Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Lansing
Lansing, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,049
Population
28,893
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Live just minutes from Chicago in this southern Cook County suburb
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Lansing is a suburban village located right on the Indiana state line, about 25 miles due south of the Chicago Loop. The diverse rental market incorporates a range of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, typically at very budget-friendly rates compared to other communities in the region. The sprawling Wampum Lake Woods and Brownwell Woods border Lansing to the west and south, giving residents direct access to huge swaths of lush greenery. The community is served by several large shopping centers along Torrence Avenue on the west side as well as the locally-owned favorites along Ridge Road on the east side.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,829
Average: $83,486
Education
6,563
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lansing has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lansing, IL is $934 for a studio, $1,049 for one bedroom, $1,296 for two bedrooms, and $1,590 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lansing has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,049/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,987/month
1,553 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,784/month
620 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lansing, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-8
470 Students
Public
Grades K-5
666 Students
Public
Grades K-5
529 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Public
Grades K-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
860 Students
Thornton Fractional South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,927 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Clayhole Woods
- Green Lake Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
Top Apartments in Lansing
Houses for Rent in Lansing
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.