Do you love living in Lansing? Lansing Michigan, with an average population of 550,000, is the third largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in Michigan.
This Capital city has a lot to offer. And, there are some great reasons for making Lansing your home.
Here are our top five reasons we love living in Lansing.
#1: Easy Access
The Greater Lansing area is set up in a way that makes accessing anything in the region relatively easy. You can drive from one side of the region to the other within 15 to 20 minutes.
For example, a resident or student in East Lansing can quickly hop on 127 to 496 and get off to arrive at Horrocks within 15 to 20 minutes. Anyone living in Grand Ledge can get to an MSU game on a beautiful fall day.
When compared to a bustling, large MSA like Detroit, it can take double that time to travel the same distance in Lansing. That means, you would be spending far more time in your car driving and commuting.
In Lansing, traffic happens but is far less common and shorter in duration than areas in Metro Detroit.
The ease of commute and access makes Lansing a great place to live.
#2: It’s The Capital
Some will disagree, but having Lansing as the Capital is beneficial. First, it provides a convenient field trip for schools and opportunities for children to learn about state and local governments. You can set up a tour through the Capital building.
Second, that makes it easier to get involved in politics. Plus, your representative is working where you live. Contrast that, for example, to a resident of the Upper Peninsula. Their representative is likely spending most of their time in Lansing.
Third, as the Capital, Lansing hosts some cool events. For example, Silver Bells is a great tradition every year. Watch a parade, see the Christmas tree get lit at the Capitol building, and participate in a 5k the following day.
Many events are held in or near the Capital every year.
#3: Cost Of Living Is Low
The cost of living in Lansing is among the lowest in Michigan, the Midwest and country. In a time where inflation is on the rise, this is a big deal.
According to BestPlaces, Lansing receives an overall cost of living of 78.6 and Michigan is 91.5 when compared to the United States. Take a look at the average housing cost. In Michigan, it’s $207,800. In Lansing, Michigan the average home costs is $125,300.
Some cities are closer to the Michigan average, but by and large, cities in the Greater Lansing area have a low cost of living. This means projects like house painting or hiring Lansing painting contractors is cheaper than in other areas.
#4: Constant Investment Into The Community
Many investments are being made in Lansing. For example, in 2022 McLaren just opened their new hospital in East Lansing. There are several apartment buildings and housing being built in East Lansing to help alleviate the housing shortage in the area.
There are several private companies that continue to invest in Lansing and East Lansing. This is expected to continue. Several projects are planned to take place over the next couple of years.
#5: Biggby Coffee
Spreading love throughout Lansing is Biggby Coffee. Originally a small coffee shop in East Lansing, this franchise company has exploded throughout Lansing.
With their loving and cheerful culture, Biggby is a great place to grab a cup of coffee. Biggby has done an excellent job spreading to other regions, but they aren’t always as easy to find as they are in Lansing.
Nothing beats a Biggby.
There you have it. These are the reasons we love living in Lansing. There are many reasons to love Lansing. And, there are some reasons to hate it, too (like the weather). But, that comes with any city. In our heart all of the pros outweigh any of the cons.
