Not that bad...
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7/12/2006
Lansing is a small city, pop. 119,000 or so I believe. Total metro area population is closer to 375,000. Lansing is the capitol of Michigan and has a somewhat diversified economy compared to the rest of the state. The state capitol, Michigan State University, Cooley Law School and General Motors all call Lansing home. There are many recreational activities here because of MSU, however water fun is not on the list. Ingham County has just one usable lake, and even that is very small. Lake Michigan is only 90 minutes away (I've driven it). Lansing's central location makes it convenient to Grand Rapids, Detroit and even Chicago. Climate here is COLD in the winter, and mild in the summer. Yes it DOES RAIN alot here, as it does in the rest of Michigan due to the Great Lakes. Politically, Ingham County is the second most liberal area in the state behind Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor). If you are looking for a conservative area, try Grand Rapids, 60 miles west of here. Housing here is AFFORDABLE, although maybe a little higher than in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. Cost of living here is generally pretty afforable.
Jack | Lansing, MI