Ypsilanti, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Ann Arbor, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.5

D+

out of 100

Overview

Ypsilanti is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 19,393, part of the Ann Arbor, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $290,686. Median household income is $41,914.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,393 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $290,686 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $41,914 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.8 minutes
  • Part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,393

Source: Census ACS

$290,686

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$41,914

Source: Census ACS

22.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

62

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Washtenaw County (county-level results)

71%
27%
Democrat 157,152
Republican 58,844
Leans D+44.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 70.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 39.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 62/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.5

Location

Ypsilanti, MI (42.2325, -83.6336)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.