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Ann Arbor, MI

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Ann Arbor.

Population: 169,686 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ann Arbor, MI is $525,086 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $507,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,047/month. 42 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$525,086

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$525,086
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+62.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$527,703
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$507,000
Median list price
$492,124
Median price per sqft
$292
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
532
For-sale inventory
539
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
517
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
201

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,047/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,458/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,503/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,804/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,164/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,371/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
42
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
5
High schools
9
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Washtenaw ISD
Schools include
Honey Creek Community School, Lakewood Elementary School, Abbot School, Ann Arbor Open at Mack School, Dicken Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
68
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Gelman Sciences Inc. (2.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.8°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.9°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
Annual snowfall
60.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
152

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
591
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
79,474
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,965

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Willow Run Airport (YIP) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
27
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, PROMEDICA CHARLES AND VIRGINIA HICKMAN HOSPITAL, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,092 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,563
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
134,542
Average weekly wage
$1,424
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,088

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Ann ArborState medianUS median
Typical home value$525,086$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$507,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$2,047/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,563$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Ann Arbor, MI?
$525,086.
What is the median sale price in Ann Arbor, MI?
$507,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ann Arbor, MI?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Ann Arbor, MI?
Typical rent: $2,047/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ann Arbor, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Ann Arbor, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 68 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ann Arbor, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ann Arbor, MI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ann Arbor, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Gelman Sciences Inc., 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Ann Arbor, MI?
42 schools (23 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ann Arbor, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ann Arbor, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ann Arbor, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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