Affordable East Lansing Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. We put together this resource guide for East Lansing, Michigan.

About East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan, is a college town. The population was listed on the 2010 U.S. Census as 48,579. Current enrollment at Michigan State University (MSU) is over 50,000. Pretty much everyone in East Lansing is either attending MSU, working there, or supporting the community of college kids in some way.

East Lansing is an enjoyable place to live if you attend college. About 14% of the residents are families with children, 28% are married couples or couples living together, 5% are retirees/seniors, and 43% are single young adults.

What To Do in East Lansing

There are many events and things to do related to Michigan State University, which is located in the southeastern corner of East Lansing. Basketball games are held at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Be sure to visit the beautiful botanical gardens that are part of the campus. Major sports events are held at Spartan Stadium. The Wharton Center has concerts and shows.

Art lovers will appreciate visiting the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum to view contemporary art exhibits. The Abrams Planetarium is an exciting place for those interested in astronomy. John M. Patriarche Park is a favorite public park for picnics and lets the kids play in the playground.

Working in East Lansing

Due to the concentration of college students, households in East Lansing have a median income of only $34,153, about $16,000 lower than household income in other parts of Michigan. This is around $21,000 lower than the nationwide median household income.

City-Data reports the biggest employers in East Lansing are:

• Educational institutions that provide 32% of the jobs.
• Accommodation providers and restaurants provide 15% of the jobs.
• Retail operations provide 9% of the jobs.
• Tech/science companies provide 7% of the jobs.

East Lansing Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods in East Lansing with luxury homes are:

• Abbott Road and East Saginaw Street: Median home price is $351,649
• Park Lake Road and Coleman Road: Median home price is $300,378
• North Harrison Road and West Saginaw Street: Median home price is $256,531
• East Mount Hope Avenue and I-496 East: Median home price is $237,185
• Chandler Road and County Line Road: Median home price is $230,163
• East Saginaw Street and Haslett Road: Median home price is $206,488
• City Center: Median home price is $196,899

East Lansing, MI Schools

The East Lansing, Public School District, has eight public schools. Six of them are elementary schools, one is a middle school, and one is a high school. Michigan has a School of Choice program that allows students to attend a school in East Lansing if they live nearby but not in the school district and wish to attend.

East Lansing has two private schools, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School and Stepping Stones Montessori School.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing. It is the largest university in the state. In the adjacent city of Lansing, other universities and colleges exist, such as Davenport University, the Lansing Community College, and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. This law school is the largest one by enrolled students in the USA.

Moving to East Lansing Resource Guide

To get the services turned on and the things you need, here are some helpful contacts:

Driver's License and Vehicle Registration: Driver's licenses, state I.D. cards, and vehicle registration services are provided by a department of Michigan's Secretary of State.

Electricity: Comes from Consumers Energy and you can all them at 1-800-477-5050 to set up new service.

Natural Gas: Provided by many companies under Michigan's competitive rules. The companies you can choose from are listed on Call Me Power.

Water and Sewer Services: Provided by the City of East Lansing. To start service, call 517-319-6890 or go in person to the Treasury Department at the East Lansing City Hall located at 410 Abbot Road.

Garbage Collection and Recycling Services: Provided by the City of East Lansing Public Works Department. More information and a pickup schedule are available on their website.

Television, Telephone, and Internet Services: Prices for television and internet can be compared at CableTV.com, and telephone services can be reached on Wirefly.

East Lansing Municipal Government: The City of East Lansing offices are found in the East Lansing City Hall. It is located at 410 Abbot Road in East Lansing. City Hall is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The telephone number during business hours is 517-337-1731—Sign up for the free email newsletter on the city's home page to get community news.

The City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Department manages the public parks and facilities. Many programs and activities exist for children, youth, adults, and seniors. Arts and events are available for all to enjoy, such as the popular Summer Concerts Series. The city has a public swimming pool and a community center.

East Lansing Housing

The median home price in East Lansing, Michigan, is $176,500 (June 2019). This is 38% higher than the median home price in the state. Homeownership is very low at 34%. This is 53% lower than the state average. There are plenty of homes for rent; however, the median rental price is $896, which is 12% higher than the rents in other Michigan cities. The cost of living in East Lansing is 8% higher than in other parts of Michigan. Still, this is 4% below the national average.

The median age in East Lansing, Michigan, is around 22 years old, about 18 years younger than the median age in Michigan of 40. East Lansing has many college students because of Michigan State University. This accounts for the low rate of homeownership, the young median age, and the higher rents in the area.