East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located just east of the state capital of Lansing, East Lansing is well-known as the home of Michigan State University. The city is part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.

Why is East Lansing called East Lansing?

Lansings name comes from Lansing, New York, from whence came Joseph H. North, an early settler; that city is named for John Lansing, Quartermaster Genl during the American Revolution. campus is administratively within the City of East Lansing, and the City itself is an outgrowth of the College.

Is East Lansing dangerous?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in East Lansing is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, East Lansing is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, East Lansing has a crime rate that is higher than 91% of the states cities and towns of all sizes.

Is East Lansing Michigan a big city?

35 km² East Lansing/Area

What is East Lansing famous for?

Located just east of the state capital of Lansing, East Lansing is well-known as the home of Michigan State University. The city is part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.

How dangerous is Lansing MI?

With a crime rate of 40 per one thousand residents, Lansing has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Within Michigan, more than 96% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Lansing.

Is East Lansing a good area?

East Lansing is in Ingham County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. In East Lansing there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in East Lansing and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in East Lansing are highly rated.