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Ypsilanti, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
19,937
Population
4,647/sq mi density
$44,141
Median Income
$32,270 per capita
$223,700
Home Value
$282,767 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,020
Violent Crime/100K
3,475 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,141 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$223,700 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,020 violent crimes/100K (168% 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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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 | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ypsilanti has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").