City vs city
Sterling Heights, MI vs Lansing, MI
| Sterling Heights | Lansing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,473 | 112,546 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -0.2% | -0.4% |
| Median home value | $260,700 | $119,400 |
| Median rent | $1,267 | $976 |
| Household income | $78,429 | $52,170 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 21% | 18% |
| State crime /100k | 1,730 | 1,730 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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