Geography
Sitting northwest of Detroit, the city is adjacent to state capital Lansing.
Cultural Attractions
The Michigan State University Museum is the largest public natural and cultural history museum in the state, and the G. Robert Vincent Voice Library houses over 40,000 hours of spoken word recordings that date back to 1888.
Recreation
The Breslin Center is home to major events as well as the university's basketball teams, and the Abrams Planetarium has weekend public shows.
Historical
The city's first houses were known as Faculty Row and were built on the college campus in the 1850s.
Economy
The city is part of the larger Lansing region, encompassing three counties, and supported primarily by state government, Michigan State University, and General Motors.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 45,088
- Population under 55:
- 85.2%
- Population over 55:
- 14.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Detroit
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 74°F July High, 8°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $30,329
- Median home price:
- $140,000
- Average property tax:
- $2,292
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.9%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 13
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 7/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 27/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 519
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