City safety & data profile

Ann ArborMI

Ann Arbor, MI is a 117K-resident city in Washtenaw County with a median household income of $82,212.

Washtenaw County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ann Arbor, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ann Arbor has a population larger than 94% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $453,400, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

117K
Population
Top 6%
By size
$82,212
Median income
$453,400
Median home
23.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Ann Arbor area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Ann Arbor

Where Ann Arbor income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,212 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Ann Arbor, MI beyond the headline numbers

Ann Arbor sits inside Washtenaw County, Michigan, at roughly 42.28°N, -83.74°W. Population 117,070, $82,212 median household income. Median home value $453,400, median rent $1,649. Poverty rate 23.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ann Arbor's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 27.5%, then obesity at 25.8%. 3 hospitals in/around Ann Arbor, 4.3/5 avg rating, 3 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Ann Arbor from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
117,070
Ann Arbor
Median Income
$82,212
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$453,400
+99% vs avg
Median Age
27.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washtenaw County) - Ann Arbor's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
370K+6%
Median Income
$89,180+51%
Median Home Value
$374,100+89%
Poverty Rate
14.2%-8%
Unemployment
4.6%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ann Arbor, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
Poverty Rate
23.8% +68% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 77.9%
Work From Home 28.7%
Public Transit 7.2%

Population

White 68.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 15.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
27.5%
Obesity
25.8%
High Blood Pressure
22.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Binge Drinking
18.3%
Physical Inactivity
16.1%
Current Asthma
10.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
10%
Current Smoking
9.1%
Diabetes
6.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.2%
Annual Checkup 74.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.7%
Stroke
1.9%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4.3/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
3
VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
ANN ARBOR · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
ANN ARBOR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR HOSPITAL
ANN ARBOR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ann Arbor, MI? ▼
Ann Arbor, MI has a population of 117,070 people, located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Ann Arbor? ▼
The median household income in Ann Arbor, MI is $82,212 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.8%.
What is the median home value in Ann Arbor? ▼
The median home value in Ann Arbor, MI is $453,400. Median rent is $1,649/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ann Arbor? ▼
The top health indicators in Ann Arbor include Short Sleep Duration (27.5%), Obesity (25.8%), High Blood Pressure (22.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ann Arbor? ▼
Ann Arbor has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ann Arbor? ▼
The median age in Ann Arbor, MI is 27.7 years. 77.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ann Arbor, MI is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. With a population of 117K and a $82,212 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ann Arbor area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Ann Arbor's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Ann Arbor area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Ann Arbor against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washtenaw County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.