Ann Arbor, Michigan
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Ann Arbor, MI.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Ann Arbor, MI?
Ann Arbor, MI has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 129 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $435,100 and median rent about $1,552, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $81,089. Typical commute is 19 minutes; summer highs average 81°F. Violent-offense rates run about 251.4 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 129U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $435,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,552U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $81,089U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.2%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 19 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 251.4per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Ann Arbor compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 122,925City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $81,089Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 129ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year29% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $435,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year43% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,552City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year15% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.2%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 19 min24% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 5216% above catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 251.4per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)55% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1728.3per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)42% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 18°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals17.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 29.8 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 231As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals14% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Ann Arbor grew 7.7% from 114,173 in 2010 to 122,925 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Ann Arbor, MI expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Ann Arbor's housing cost index is 129 versus 100 nationally — above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($435,100 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,552 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 129 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $435,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,552 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Ann Arbor, MI?
Typical ownership costs center near $435,100, while median gross rent is about $1,552 a month. Against a median household income of $81,089, rent alone is roughly 23% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $435,100
- Median rent $1,552/month
- Median household income $81,089
What is the job market like in Ann Arbor, MI?
County unemployment recently ran 4.2% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Ann Arbor is about $81,089 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.2% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $81,089
How long is the typical commute in Ann Arbor, MI?
Average one-way commute time is about 19 minutes, with Walk Score near 52/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 19 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 52/100
Is Ann Arbor, MI safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 251.4 per 100k and property about 1728.3 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 251.4 per 100k
- Property 1728.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Ann Arbor, MI?
Normals show summer highs near 81°F, winter lows near 18°F, about 29.8 inches of rain, and roughly 231 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 18°F
- 29.8 in rain · 231 sunny days
Ann Arbor (pop. 122,925) sits in Michigan. Median household income is roughly $81,089, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 129 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $435,100 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Ann Arbor is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Ann Arbor with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Lake-effect snow and automotive supply chains still color the local economy. Winter lows around 18°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Plan on roughly 19 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 52. Unemployment recently ran near 4.2%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 251.4 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Ann Arbor city, 1600000US2603000) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Washtenaw County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00094889 ANN ARBOR MUNI AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19