Why Live in Reo Town
REO Town, also known as Midtown, is a lively neighborhood in Lansing with a rich industrial history. The area is recognized by South Lansing’s triple smokestack skyline and repurposed industrial buildings now home to popular breweries, restaurants, and shops. Residents enjoy diverse dining options, including Good Truckin’ Diner and Saddleback BBQ REO Town, as well as coffee spots like Blue Owl Coffee Co. For entertainment, the Robin Theatre offers comedy shows, poetry readings, and musical performances. The REO Town Marketplace combines a farmer’s market and artisan market, while larger shopping needs are met at Lansing Towne Center, 7 miles west. The neighborhood is adjacent to the Grand River, providing recreational opportunities such as kayaking and fishing at Riverpoint Park and access to the Lansing River Trail for walking, running, or cycling. Housing in REO Town includes cozy bungalows, sizeable American Foursquares, and art-deco apartment buildings, with a significant portion of residents renting. The area is highly walkable and bikeable, though it lacks nearby bus stops. Despite its lively atmosphere and convenient commute options via I-496, I-96, and South Washington Ave, REO Town experiences more noise compared to other neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reo Town a good place to live?
Reo Town is a good place to live. Reo Town is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Reo Town is a suburban neighborhood. Reo Town has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.5 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $38,039 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Reo Town are renters, with 82.9% of residents renting and 17.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Reo Town can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Reo Town neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Reo Town?
The median home price in Reo Town is $424,800. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,200 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $94K a year to afford the median home price in Reo Town. The average household income in Reo Town is $38K.
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Home Trends in Reo Town, MI
On average, homes in Reo Town, Lansing sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Reo Town, Lansing over the last 12 months is $877,450, up 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$877,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$418,700
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$224,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$300
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$424,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
83%