What are the best neighborhoods in Lansing, MI?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Wexford Heights, River Forest, Shady Oak, Colonial Village, Groesbeck. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Lansing, MI
Eligible neighborhoods: 36
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing-Eaton | Eaton County | #26 of 36 | 41.9 | 30.4 |
| Wexford Heights | Ingham County | #1 of 36 | 64.6 | 82.7 |
| River Forest | Ingham County | #2 of 36 | 64.5 | 82.6 |
| Shady Oak | Ingham County | #3 of 36 | 62.5 | 78.4 |
| Colonial Village | Ingham County | #4 of 36 | 62.2 | 77.8 |
| Groesbeck | Ingham County | #5 of 36 | 62.1 | 77.8 |
| Greencroft Park | Ingham County | #6 of 36 | 60.5 | 74.4 |
| Lewton Rich | Ingham County | #7 of 36 | 58.5 | 69.8 |
| Moores Park | Ingham County | #8 of 36 | 56.4 | 64.8 |
| Westside | Ingham County | #9 of 36 | 55.9 | 63.8 |
| Old Oakland | Ingham County | #10 of 36 | 55.9 | 63.6 |
| Churchill Downs | Ingham County | #11 of 36 | 55.5 | 62.8 |
| Eastfield | Ingham County | #12 of 36 | 55.3 | 62.4 |
| Clifford Park | Ingham County | #13 of 36 | 53.8 | 58.6 |
| Knollwood Willow | Ingham County | #14 of 36 | 51.8 | 53.4 |
| Old Forest | Ingham County | #15 of 36 | 51.8 | 53.4 |
| Forest View | Ingham County | #16 of 36 | 51.7 | 53.1 |
| Creston | Ingham County | #17 of 36 | 49.4 | 47.7 |
| Basset Park | Ingham County | #18 of 36 | 48.9 | 46.4 |
| Fairview | Ingham County | #19 of 36 | 48.7 | 45.9 |
| REO Town | Ingham County | #20 of 36 | 48.6 | 45.7 |
| Old Everett | Ingham County | #21 of 36 | 48.0 | 44.4 |
| Shepard Street | Ingham County | #22 of 36 | 46.2 | 39.9 |
| Averill Woods | Ingham County | #23 of 36 | 46.0 | 39.4 |
| Old Town | Ingham County | #24 of 36 | 43.0 | 32.9 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Lansing, MI
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Lansing, MI?
Wexford Heights is currently #1 of 36 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 64.6.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Lansing, MI?
36 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Lansing, MI.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Lansing, MI?
Moores Park has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 70.3.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Lansing, MI?
Downtown has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 11.0%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Lansing, MI?
Wexford Heights currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 59.0.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Lansing, MI?
Lewton Rich has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $86,058.
How are neighborhood rankings in Lansing, MI calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Lansing, Michigan
#1
Wexford Heights
Lansing, Michigan
#2
River Forest
Lansing, Michigan
#3
Shady Oak
Lansing, Michigan
#4
Colonial Village
Lansing, Michigan
#5
Groesbeck
Lansing, Michigan
#6
Greencroft Park
Lansing, Michigan
#7
Lewton Rich
Lansing, Michigan
#8
Moores Park
Lansing, Michigan
#9
Westside
Lansing, Michigan
#10
Old Oakland
Lansing, Michigan
#11
Churchill Downs
Lansing, Michigan
#12
Eastfield
Lansing, Michigan
#13
Clifford Park
Lansing, Michigan
#14
Knollwood Willow
Lansing, Michigan
#15
Old Forest
Lansing, Michigan
#16
Forest View
Lansing, Michigan
#17
Creston
Lansing, Michigan
#18
Basset Park
Lansing, Michigan
#19
Fairview
Lansing, Michigan
#20
REO Town
Lansing, Michigan
#21
Old Everett
Lansing, Michigan
#22
Shepard Street
Lansing, Michigan
#23
Averill Woods
Lansing, Michigan
#24
Old Town
Lansing, Michigan
#25
Downtown
Lansing, Michigan