Meet The Greater Lansing Region

February 26, 2025
The Michigan Capitol building sits in a festive and populated square.

The Lansing region offers a fulfilling lifestyle for residents with diverse housing options and excellent educational institutions—from elementary schools to Michigan State University. Whether you’re seeking exciting events like the East Lansing Art Fest, exploring the Lansing River Trail, visiting the Michigan History Museum, or indulging in endless dining options, the Lansing region caters to every taste and lifestyle. 

📈 Leading the Way

  • Top 10 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Biological/Agricultural Engineering, Production/Operations Management and Game Design Undergraduate Programs in the Country (Michigan State University) (U.S. News & World Report)
  • The #6 Best School District in Michigan (Okemos, MI) (Niche)
  • ~10% Lower Average Cost of Living than the National Average (RentCafe)
  • $1.5 Billion in Recent or Ongoing Investment Into Research, Manufacturing and Healthcare Operations Tied to Life Sciences (Lansing Economic Area Partnership)
  • #15 in 2024 Best Places to Live in America (Okemos, MI) (Niche)

🙋 Who’s Hiring? 

⏰ Off the Clock

  • Hike and bike the Lansing River Trail’s 20+ miles that wind along the Grand River through the city’s parks, natural areas and downtown.
  • Attend one of Michigan State University Athletics’ outstanding sporting events (Go Green!…Go White!), from the two-time National Champion men’s basketball team to the 2023 Big Ten Champion women’s soccer team.
  • Stop by Lansing’s annual 60+ festivals, fairs and public shows like the Dam Jam, 517 Hispanic Heritage Festival or JazzFest.

📰 What’s New

  • Coming to Downtown Lansing in 2026, the Ovation Center for Music and Arts will be a transformative space for residents and visitors alike to enjoy and create art.
  • The New Vision Project, five building projects in and around downtown, will feature the construction of Lansing’s tallest skyscraper, eclipsing the Boji Tower, which has held the title since 1931. 

To learn more about the careers, culture and community in and around Lansing, visit Lansing 5:01.

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