Best places to retire in Michigan? Lansing's not at the top of list
Lansing wasn't near the top of the list as a place to retire in Michigan, according to the 2027 U.S. News and World Report Best Places to Retire rankings. The U.S News evaluated 859 cities, and ranked 28 in Michigan. The ranking was sorted based on factors that make a city suitable for retirees selected by seniors such as affordability, health care quality, walkability, tax burden, senior demographics, local job markets and more. Lansing was 23rd among the 28 Michigan cities ranked and was 322nd nationally. The city received 5.1 points out of a possible 10 in the ranking criteria. "About 116,874 people live in Lansing, and the median age here is 33.0," the U.S. News reported. "The median household income in Lansing is $56,128, and the average commute time is about 16.3 minutes. The unemployment rate here is 8.39%. If you want to buy a house in Lansing, the median home value is $132,757.…