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Ypsilanti, MI


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Ypsilanti, Michigan

Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 6 miles E of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 29 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Ann Arbor metropolitan area. Ypsilanti has a population of 22,362.

The People and Families of Ypsilanti

In Ypsilanti, about 21% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ypsilanti live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 39% of Ypsilanti is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Ypsilanti.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ypsilanti had a median family income of $40,793. Ypsilanti benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ypsilanti residents, with $23,925. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ypsilanti Housing

In Ypsilanti, 33% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Ypsilanti has higher property taxes than most places in Michigan, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Ypsilanti, 77% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Ypsilanti; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Ypsilanti use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

Ypsilanti strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYpsilanti Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyYpsilanti Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ypsilanti Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Ypsilanti College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ypsilanti, MI

Comparing Ypsilanti to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime11

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Historic Ypsilanti

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House above Huraon river between 1900 and 1910

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House above Huraon river between 1900 and 1910

Reception desk (Ypsilanti mineral bath house) between 1900 and 1910

Cleary Business College between 1900 and 1910

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