At a Glance
Median Income
$81,089
$54,604 per capita
Home Value
$435,100
Zillow: $526,592
Median Rent
$1,552/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
311/100K
1,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.7%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.8% smoking rate
How Ann Arbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ann Arbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ann Arbor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ann Arbor residents earn a median household income of $81,089 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,604. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ann Arbor is $435,100 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,592. Median rent is $1,552/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ann Arbor reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,745/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.7% of adults in Ann Arbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ann Arbor has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population121,179
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density4,268/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,089
Per Capita$54,604
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
B+
Home Value$435,100
Rent$1,552
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$526,592
Housing Units53,636
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent311/100K
Property1,745/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault237/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation892 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.7%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+46.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations133
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Ann Arbor was founded in 1824.
The median home in Ann Arbor was built in 1971.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.