Ypsilanti, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,937
Population
4,647/sq mi density
$44,141
Median Income
$32,270 per capita
$223,700
Home Value
$285,145 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
657
Violent Crime/100K
2,397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,141 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$223,700 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
657 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ypsilanti experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2444°N, 83.6212°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Washtenaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Ypsilanti has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.5").