Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor MI scores 65/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 14% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 86 (100 = avg); violent crime index 82; property crime index 90. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Ann Arbor. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Ann Arbor is about $1,649/month (on the high side). At $1,649/month for a typical unit, you need about $59,364+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $453,400.

Median household income is $82,212, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($82,212) clears the $59,364 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 57°F (highs near 66°F, lows near 48°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Ann Arbor: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $82,212 helps carry housing costs) (2) Households earning $59,364+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,649/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Ann Arbor who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 65/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,649/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Ann Arbor does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $59,364 household income for $1,649/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Ann Arbor holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 65/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,649/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.