Lansing combines retail, parks, and schools in a close-knit community.
With acres of public green space, Lansing is small town living at its finest.
One Trick Pony in Lansing serves craft beer on the village’s west side.
The lake and trails around it is one of the more popular spots of Erfert Park in Lansing.
Enjoy a donated book from the local little lending library in downtown 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

Suburb Commuter Parks

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.

Explore the City

One Trick Pony in Lansing serves craft beer on the village’s west side.

The lake and trails around it is one of the more popular spots of Erfert Park in Lansing.

Enjoy a donated book from the local little lending library in downtown Lansing.

Bungalow-style homes are common throughout Lansing neighborhoods.

Downtown Lansing offers shopping and dining along Ridge Road.

Spring Wine Walk in Lansing invites visitors to sample local wines.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,829

Average: $83,486

Education

6,563

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

14,612

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

15-24 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

19%

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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lansing, IL is $1,095 for a studio, $1,049 for one bedroom, $1,296 for two bedrooms, and $1,591 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lansing has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,049/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$3,318/month
1,271 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lansing, IL

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Schools

Reavis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

340 Students

Coolidge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

653 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

476 Students

Oak Glen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

Nathan Hale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

499 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

476 Students

Memorial Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

Thornton Fractional South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,645 Students

Points of Interest

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

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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 June 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.