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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$223,700
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.3%
49% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,232
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$223,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$285,145
Redfin Median Sale
$226,500
Median Sale Price
$226,500
Median List Price
$284,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
33.3%
Owner-Occupied
66.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,034/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,251/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$226,500
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
18.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Active Inventory
37
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
33.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $223,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,145 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $226,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $226,500 |
| Median List Price | $284,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,034 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,251 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.9% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 37 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $168 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,232 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |