City safety & data profile

YpsilantiMI

Ypsilanti, MI is a 20K-resident city in Washtenaw County with a median household income of $46,588.

Washtenaw County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ypsilanti, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ypsilanti has a population larger than 44% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $232,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 56%
By size
$46,588
Median income
$232,700
Median home
24.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Ypsilanti area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Ypsilanti

Where Ypsilanti income ranks nationally

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

$46,588 Bottom 5% higher than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Ypsilanti, MI beyond the headline numbers

Ypsilanti sits inside Washtenaw County, Michigan, at roughly 42.24°N, -83.61°W. Population 19,945, $46,588 median household income. Median home value $232,700, median rent $1,080. Poverty rate 24.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ypsilanti's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.3%, then obesity at 31.1%. 1 hospital in/around Ypsilanti, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
19,945
Ypsilanti
Median Income
$46,588
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$232,700
Near average
Median Age
27.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washtenaw County) - Ypsilanti'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 Ypsilanti, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
Poverty Rate
24.8% +75% vs avg
Unemployment 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 46.9%
Work From Home 17.3%
Public Transit 8.3%

Population

White 57.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.3%
Obesity
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.2%
Binge Drinking
19.2%
Physical Inactivity
18.7%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Current Asthma
12.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Diabetes
8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.2%
Annual Checkup 74%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.2%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ypsilanti, MI? ▼
Ypsilanti, MI has a population of 19,945 people, located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Ypsilanti? ▼
The median household income in Ypsilanti, MI is $46,588 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.8%.
What is the median home value in Ypsilanti? ▼
The median home value in Ypsilanti, MI is $232,700. Median rent is $1,080/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ypsilanti? ▼
The top health indicators in Ypsilanti include Short Sleep Duration (31.3%), Obesity (31.1%), High Blood Pressure (25.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ypsilanti? ▼
Ypsilanti has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ypsilanti? ▼
The median age in Ypsilanti, MI is 27.7 years. 46.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ypsilanti, MI is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. With a population of 20K and a $46,588 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Ypsilanti area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Ypsilanti'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 Ypsilanti area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.