Lansing, Illinois Income Statistics
Lansing Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Lansing Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lansing | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,330 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $56,181 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.8% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lansing is about 10% lower than in Illinois. Income has been growing faster in Lansing (5.6%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Lansing earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lansing, Illinois grew by 41.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $75,330 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.6% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lansing
| Metric | Lansing | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.532 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,787 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $54,690 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 15.6% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lansing, it is 0.532, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 18% more than women's income in Lansing, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 18% wage gap accumulates to roughly $353,395 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
The income gap between men and women in Lansing, Illinois has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 16%. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2021, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,579 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lansing | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 31 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,371 people are unemployed in Lansing, Illinois.
The average commute time in Lansing is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lansing, Illinois has fallen from 10.8% to 10.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 14.9% in 2015 and fell as low as 10.0% in 2019.
Lansing, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Lansing, IL is typical in size for this group, 25,475 residents against a local median of 23,727, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Lansing, IL breaks from the cities next to it is income growth, sitting 31% above the local median of 4.3%/yr at 5.6%/yr. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 1.5%/yr on income growth, so Lansing, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lansing, IL has the highest income growth of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, IL | 25,475 | $75,330 #3/4 | 5.6%/yr #1/4 | 10.3% #2/4 | 0.532 #1/4 |
| Munster, IN | 23,727 | $109,767 | 5.4%/yr | 5.5% | 0.546 |
| Calumet City, IL | 34,245 | $57,106 | 3.9%/yr | 10.7% | 0.552 |
| South Holland, IL | 22,419 | $80,765 | 4.3%/yr | 12.1% | 0.554 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lansing, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Illinois, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lansing, Illinois.
How Rich Is Lansing, Illinois?
Lansing has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $75,330, about 10% lower than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Lansing, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lansing, Illinois rose 42%, from $53,217 to $75,330. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +42% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Lansing in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lansing, Illinois was $70,869, up 3% from $68,564 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Lansing in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lansing, Illinois was $58,826. By 2024 it had risen 28% to $75,330.
Is unemployment high in Lansing, Illinois?
Unemployment in Lansing, Illinois is 10.3%, well above the Illinois rate of 5.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lansing, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Lansing is 0.532. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lansing, Illinois?
The income gap between men and women in Lansing, Illinois has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 16%. Over that period the gap was widest at 27% in 2021, and was narrowest at 14% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,579 since 2009.
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