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Thinking About The Ann Arbor, MI Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Ann Arbor. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

99,724

Median Home

$461K

Median Income

$89K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 99,724, Ann Arbor is a mid-sized MI city. Median household income is $89K with homes valued around $461K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Ann Arbor, MI. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$461K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

51%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Ann Arbor, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

48103

Area Stats

Pop: 54,563

Home Value: $441K

48104

Area Stats

Pop: 45,161

Home Value: $485K

Ann Arbor Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Livonia Area

Home: $271K22 mi away

Birmingham Area

Home: $680K34 mi away

Royal Oak Area

Home: $293K35 mi away

Detroit Area

Home: $158K37 mi away

Lansing Area

Home: $157K52 mi away

Schools Near Ann Arbor

Schools in and around Ann Arbor, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (5)

Bach Elementary School

Burns Park Elementary School

Dicken Elementary School

Haisley Elementary School

Lakewood Elementary School

Middle Schools (15)

Abbot School

Angell School

Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School

Central Academy

Eberwhite School

Forsythe Middle School

Honey Creek Community School

John Allen School

Mary D Mitchell School

Multicultural Academy

Pathways To Success Academic Campus

Pattengill School

Pittsfield School

Uriah H Lawton School

Private Schools (11)

ANN ARBOR ACADEMY

CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR

CLONLARA SCHOOL

COUNTY OF WASHTENAW

DOUGHTY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

HEBREW DAY SCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR

Livability Grades

How Ann Arbor stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Ann Arbor and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.