Community
Demographics
  • More than 12,000 people live on Lansing’s Westside.
  • Lansing’s Westside is regarded as the city's most socio-economically diverse area.
    Average annual household income is $47,352.
  • A 2006 survey of 240 randomly selected Westside adults shows a high level of community
    trust, social engagement, and participation in civic activities.
  • Westside residents are 46% White, 36% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1%
    Native American, and 4% “other”.

Neighborhoods
Lansing’s Westside is largely a collection of residential neighborhoods, served by the
commercial district along Saginaw Street. Lansing’s Westside neighborhoods include the
following neighborhood associations:                                                     
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NorthWest Initiative - 530 W. Ionia St., Suite D, Lansing, MI  48933 - Phone: 517-999-2894 - Fax: 517-999-2897
Westside Commercial Association Mission:
To create enjoyable and prosperous business and residential areas on Lansing’s Westside.