Best suburbs in Lansing
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- Population: 25,374
- Median home value: $197,400
- Median rental price: $1,223
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), Alaiedon Elementary School (grade B+), Mason Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $197,400
- Median rental price: $1,223
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), Alaiedon Elementary School (grade B+), Mason Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#6. Holt, Michigan
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- Population: 15,195
- Median home value: $236,700
- Median rental price: $1,049
- Top schools nearby: East Lansing High School (grade A), Whitehills Elementary School (grade A), Pinecrest School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), St. Patrick Catholic School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $236,700
- Median rental price: $1,049
- Top schools nearby: East Lansing High School (grade A), Whitehills Elementary School (grade A), Pinecrest School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), St. Patrick Catholic School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#5. DeWitt Charter Township, Michigan
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- Population: 23,723
- Median home value: $206,900
- Median rental price: $1,083
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), Leon W. Hayes Middle School (grade A−), Willow Ridge Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), St. Patrick Catholic School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $206,900
- Median rental price: $1,083
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), Leon W. Hayes Middle School (grade A−), Willow Ridge Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), St. Patrick Catholic School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#4. Waverly, Michigan
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- Population: 4,779
- Median home value: $261,600
- Median rental price: $1,027
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), DeWitt High School (grade A−), DeWitt Junior High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $261,600
- Median rental price: $1,027
- Top schools nearby: The Early College at Lansing Community College (grade A−), DeWitt High School (grade A−), DeWitt Junior High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. DeWitt, Michigan
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- Population: 19,091
- Median home value: $261,200
- Median rental price: $1,048
- Top schools nearby: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Spring Vale Christian School (grade A), Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $261,200
- Median rental price: $1,048
- Top schools nearby: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Spring Vale Christian School (grade A), Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#2. Haslett, Michigan
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- Population: 25,549
- Median home value: $304,800
- Median rental price: $1,188
- Top schools nearby: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $304,800
- Median rental price: $1,188
- Top schools nearby: Okemos High School (grade A+), Chippewa Middle School (grade A+), Okemos Public Montessori School at Central (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lansing Catholic High School (grade A−), Lansing Christian School (grade B+), New Covenant Christian School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Okemos, Michigan
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