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Ann Arbor

#2 in Best Cities to Live in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Michigan
  • 436 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A+
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    Ann Arbor is a city in Michigan with a population of 119,303. Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Ann Arbor offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Ann Arbor there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ann Arbor and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Ann Arbor are highly rated.
    About Ann Arbor...
    Population
    119,303

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $271,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,166
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Ann Arbor Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      137.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      36.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      175.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,346.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      54.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      31%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      45%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Ann Arbor

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,247
    National
    $55,322
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    Ann Arbor Reviews

    436 reviews
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    A sweet and enjoyable small town! Ann Arbor offers everything that you need in your day to day life. The town is filled with restaurants, shops, music venues, fantastic schools, grocery stores and the best farmers market! I really enjoy the small town feel, but it is also nice that we have access to Detroit and if you are up to a big adventure Chicago is only 4 hours away! I am here as a graduate student and I am very glad I chose to come to Ann Arbor. Everyday you will see students, working professionals, and retirees walking around the town, eating at restaurants and truly enjoying life! Also, the ARBORETUM is to die for (trust me, you will want to go see this place). I can definitely see myself raising my kids here one day! DEFINITELY A MUST SEE TOWN!
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    Probably one of the most cleanest cities I've visited in Michigan. Very family friendly. Also, very lively and safe at night. Very diverse and has some of the best restaurants! You need to check out Taste Kitchen, Frita Batidos, Sava's, Aventura, and Slurping Turtle. You can visit the Michigan Stadium, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and the Michigan Theatre. If you have children you can visit The Creature Conservancy, Leslie Science Center, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Gallup Park, and Pinball Pete's. Visit the local Ann Arbor Farmers Market and enjoy organic and fresh produce. By far the best city in Michigan!
    I love Ann Arbor because it has the small town feel, while also having the city and nigh life atmosphere. The heart of this city is located on the campus of The University of Michigan, but it is also surrounded by many tight knit neighborhoods and high schools. There are unlimited restaurants located in downtown Ann Arbor. I have lived here for 16 years and still have not visited 75% of them. If you love family, food, sports, activities, adventure, great school systems, and a caring community then Ann Arbor is the perfect place!