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Lansing, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Lansing, NY (Tompkins County) — Census median home value $403,900, county listing prices down about 6.4% over the past year.
Lansing, NY is in Tompkins County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,837, with a median household income of $75,901. Census data puts Lansing's median home value at $403,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Tompkins County's current median listing price runs $425,950, down about 6.4% over the past year.
At a glance
Lansing market snapshot
Population
3,837
Median Household Income
$75,901
Median Home Value (city)
$403,900
Median Listing Price (Tompkins County)
$425,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,729/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lansing's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $403,900. Separately, Tompkins County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $425,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Tompkins County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lansing has an estimated population of 3,837 and a median household income of $75,901, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lansing's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Lansing FAQ
What are home values like in Lansing, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Lansing's median home value at $403,900. Tompkins County's current median listing price runs $425,950, down about 6.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Lansing, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lansing's population at approximately 3,837.
What's the median rent in Lansing, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lansing at approximately $1,729 per month.
What is the median household income in Lansing, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lansing at approximately $75,901.
Is the Lansing housing market growing?
Tompkins County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Lansing, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lansing's median home value at about 5.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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