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Lansing, Illinois

Introduction to Lansing, Illinois

Located in Cook county, Lansing, Illinois, is 1 mile SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 21 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 28,332 residents.

Lansing History

The village of Lansing was officially incorporated into the state in 1893. It was named after John Lansing and his brother Henry, who settled in the area in 1846; however, the first settlers in the area were actually August Hildebrandt and his family. The village was originally a part of the Northwest Territory, but was shifted to the Illinois Territory in 1809. The Pennsylvania Railroad tracks were laid across Lansing in 1856.

Lansing and nearby Attractions

  • North Creek Woods
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Robert S. Abbott House
  • DuSable Museum of African-American History
  • Buckley Homestead county Park

Things To Do In Lansing

The Robert S. Abbott House, The North Creek Woods, The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, and DuSable Museum of African-American History are nearby.

Lansing Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Lansing Higher Education

Higher education is available at Lansing are the South Suburban College, Prairie State College, Purdue University-Calumet Campus, and Chicago State University.

High Points

Lansing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Lansing Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Lansing Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lansing Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lansing, IL

Comparing Lansing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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