Living in South Lansing, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Lansing · Census data 2020–2024
South Lansing has 1,496 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median home value is $350,400.
South Lansing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Lansing at a glance
- Population
- 1,496
- Median age
- 30.5State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $350,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is South Lansing a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 17.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Lansing
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Lansing the median home value is $350,400, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,019 a month in housing costs.
Housing in South Lansing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 498
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.91
South Lansing demographics
- Population
- 1,496
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 498
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Lansing ›
Education in South Lansing
45.8% of adults 25 and older in South Lansing have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Lansing
- Unemployment rate
- 17.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
South Lansing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lansing | 1,496 | — | $350,400 | — |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Jacksonville | 592 | $72,361 | $214,600 | $1,691 |
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What is the average home price in South Lansing?
The median home value in South Lansing is $350,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is South Lansing, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 17.2%; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in South Lansing?
The median age in South Lansing is 30.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in South Lansing?
The average commute to work in South Lansing is 19 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Lansing?
The unemployment rate in South Lansing is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Lansing?
45.8% of adults in South Lansing have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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