At a Glance
Median Income
$44,141
$32,270 per capita
Home Value
$223,700
Zillow: $285,145
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
657/100K
2,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How Ypsilanti Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ypsilanti's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ypsilanti a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ypsilanti residents earn a median household income of $44,141 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,270. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% 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 Ypsilanti is $223,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,145. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 32.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ypsilanti reports 657 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,397/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Ypsilanti hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ypsilanti has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,937
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density4,647/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,141
Per Capita$32,270
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
B+
Home Value$223,700
Rent$1,034
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$285,145
Housing Units9,232
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent657/100K
Property2,397/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Ypsilanti was founded in 1823.
The median home in Ypsilanti was built in 1957.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
10.8% 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.