Moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan

The current estimated population of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is 124,417, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has experienced steady growth, driven by the city’s vibrant economy, which is fueled by the University of Michigan and a strong tech sector.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1824
  • County Affiliated: Washtenaw County
  • Land Area: 28.7 square miles
  • Population Density: 4,333 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 734
  • Zip Codes: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109

Geography and Location

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is located in southeastern Michigan, approximately 45 miles west of Detroit. It is home to the University of Michigan, which has a profound influence on the city’s culture, economy, and demographics. The city enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Ann Arbor is situated along the Huron River, which provides scenic views and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills, parks, and nature preserves, making it a green and walkable city. The city’s location at the intersection of major highways such as Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 23 offers convenient access to Detroit, Lansing, and other parts of Michigan. Ann Arbor’s thriving arts scene, cultural diversity, and reputation as a tech hub make it a dynamic city with a high quality of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 28.1 years
Median household income: $46,299
Median house value: $181,400

Population by Race

Races in Ann Arbor:

  • White Non-Hispanic (72.8%)
  • Black (8.8%)
  • Chinese (4.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (3.1%)
  • Asian Indian (2.9%)
  • Korean (2.1%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • Japanese (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Other Asian (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (19.8%), English (11.9%), Irish (11.2%), Polish (6.4%), Italian (4.7%), French (3.6%).

Land area: 27.0 square miles

Map of Ann Arbor, MI

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ann Arbor

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 69.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 39.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ann Arbor city

  • Never married: 50.3%
  • Now married: 38.5%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

16.6% Foreign born (9.6% Asia, 3.7% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +3,592 (+3.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Ann Arbor:

  • ST JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL (5301 E HURON RIVER DR)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM (1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ann Arbor:

  • SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-ANN ARBOR (about 9 miles; YPSILANTI, MI)
  • SAINT JOSEPH MERCY SALINE HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SALINE, MI)
  • OAKWOOD HOSPITAL BEYER CENTER (about 12 miles; YPSILANTI, MI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ann Arbor:

  • WILLOW RUN (about 16 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: YIP)
  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 28 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)
  • OAKLAND COUNTY INTERNATIONAL (about 35 miles; PONTIAC, MI; Abbreviation: PTK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ann Arbor:

  • ANN ARBOR MUNI (about 4 miles; ANN ARBOR, MI; Abbreviation: ARB)
  • SALINE (about 11 miles; SALINE, MI; Abbreviation: 2C3)
  • CACKLEBERRY (about 14 miles; DEXTER, MI; Abbreviation: 2E8)

Amtrak station:
ANN ARBOR (325 DEPOT ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ann Arbor:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR (Full-time enrollment: 35,684; Public; Website: www.umich.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 5,436; Location: 4800 E HURON RIVER DR; Public; Website: www.wccnet.org)
  • CLEARY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 599; Location: 3601 PLYMOUTH RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.cleary.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 541; Location: 4090 GEDDES RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.ccaa.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • ROSS MEDICAL EDUCATION CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 12; Location: 4703 WASHTENAW; Private, for-profit)
  • ACCESS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND LANGUAGE INST (Location: 609 E LIBERTY STE 200; Private, for-profit)
  • CONLIN HALLISSEY TRAVEL SCHOOL INC (Location: 3270 WASHTENAW AVE; Private, for-profit; Website: www.travelstudent.com)
  • ANN ARBOR INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY (Location: 2835 CARPENTER RD; Private, for-profit)
  • ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND BODYWORK (Location: 1530 NORTHWOOD ST; Private, for-profit)
  • CAREERS IN TRAVEL (Location: 1133 BROADWAY; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Ann Arbor:

  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; YPSILANTI, MI; Full-time enrollment: 17,476)
  • MADONNA UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; LIVONIA, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,431)
  • SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE (about 29 miles; LIVONIA, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,780)
  • HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN (about 33 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,574)
  • LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; SOUTHFIELD, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,479)
  • DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY-EASTERN REGION-DEARBORN (about 39 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,247)

Schools

Public high schools in Ann Arbor:

  • PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,700; Location: 601 W. STADIUM BOULEVARD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HURON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,146; Location: 2727 FULLER ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 451; Location: 401 N. DIVISION STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WASHTENAW TECHNICAL MIDDLE COLLEGE (Students: 342; Location: 4800 E. HURON RIVER DR.; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • STONE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 150; Location: 2800 STONE SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • STONE SCHOOL UNIFIED STUDIES (Students: 18; Location: 2800 STONE SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • O’BRIEN DAY TREATMENT (Students: 16; Location: 1819 S WAGNER RD; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high schools in Ann Arbor:

  • GREENHILLS SCHOOL (Students: 508; Location: 850 GREENHILLS DRIVE; Grades: 6 – 12)
  • FR GABRIEL RICHARD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 310; Location: 530 ELIZABETH STREET; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL (Students: 298; Location: 2775 NEWPORT RD; Grades: KG – 12)
  • MICHIGAN ISLAMIC ACADEMY (Students: 163; Location: 2301 PLYMOUTH ROAD; Grades: KG – 12)
  • CLONLARA SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: 1289 JEWETT; Grades: 1 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Ann Arbor:

  • FIRST STEPS WASHTENAW (Students: 1,582; Location: 1819 S WAGNER RD; Grades: PK – PK)
  • SLAUSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 825; Location: 1019 W. WASHINGTON STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • TAPPAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 820; Location: 2251 E. STADIUM BOULEVARD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FORSYTHE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 721; Location: 1655 NEWPORT ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CLAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 715; Location: 2616 NIXON ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HIGH POINT SCHOOL (Students: 576; Location: 1735 S. WAGNER ROAD; Grades: UG – UG)
  • SCARLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 550; Location: 3300 LORRAINE STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • URIAH H. LAWTON SCHOOL (Students: 491; Location: 2250 S. 7TH STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ANN ARBOR OPEN AT MACK SCHOOL (Students: 450; Location: 920 MILLER AVENUE; Grades: KG – 08)
  • HAISLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 423; Location: 825 DUNCAN STREET; Grades: KG – 05)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Ann Arbor:

  • ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL (Students: 531; Location: 2270 EAST STADIUM BLVD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 320; Location: 495 EARHART; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 292; Location: 540 ELIZABETH STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • DAYCROFT MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 195; Location: 100 E OAKBROOK; Grades: PK – 6)
  • GO LIKE THE WIND MONTESSORI SC (Students: 177; Location: 3540 DIXBORO LANE; Grades: PK – 7)
  • ANN ARBOR HILLS CHILD DEV CT (Students: 174; Location: 2775 BEDFORD ROAD; Grades: PK – 4)
  • SPIRITUS SANCTUS ACADEMY (Students: 108; Location: 2600 VIA SACRA; Grades: KG – 8)
  • HEBREW DAY SCH OF ANN ARBOR (Students: 102; Location: 2937 BIRCH HOLLOW DR; Grades: KG – 5)
  • ANN ARBOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 79; Location: 1717 BROADWAY; Grades: KG – 5)
  • DOUGHTY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 60; Location: 416 SOUTH ASHLEY ST; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Ann Arbor:

  • ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,284,978; Location: 343 SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE; 407,244 books; 30,130 audio materials; 9,979 video materials; 1,021 serial subscriptions)