Ann Arbor, Michigan
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City Overview
As of 2009, Ann Arbor's population is 115,092 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.72 percent.
The median home cost in Ann Arbor is $207,370. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.80 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ann Arbor's cost of living is 1.26% Lower than the U.S. average.
Ann Arbor public schools spend $7,786 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Ann Arbor.
The unemployment rate in Ann Arbor is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ann Arbor jobs have Decreased by 8.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Ann Arbor, MI, population is 115,092. There are 4,187 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Ann Arbor, MI
The median age is 29.6. The US median is 37.6. 39.65% of people in Ann Arbor, MI, are married. 6.94% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.2 people. 17.08% of people are married, with children. 5.27% have children, but are single.
Race in Ann Arbor, MI
72.66% of people are white, 8.01% are black, 15.14% are asian, 0.26% are native american, and 4.59% claim 'Other'.
3.37% of the people in Ann Arbor, MI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.63% are non-hispanic).
Ann Arbor People SperlingViews
re: The city of Pretenders - 1/16/2007: Darn they cut off the rest... I need to more about this great city. Maybe I wont' shoot my next movie there. Los... (read more)So much to do, so little time!: Ann Arbor has so much to do! There are so many events for everyone ... arts, family, entertainment, culture. Since we have moved back here, I have to prioritize which... (read more)re: The city of Pretenders - 1/16/2007: And Jackson MI is a place to brag about? Sounds like you are a bit paranoid... I wonder if there are any counselors in Ann Arbor for you to discuss this... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Health
There are 815 physicians per 100,000 population in Ann Arbor, MI. The US average is 170.
Ann Arbor, MI Health Index
Air quality in Ann Arbor, MI is 35 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Ann Arbor, MI is 44 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Born and Raised: Ann Arbor was a great place to grow up in in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Not sure I'd like to live there now as the balance of middle income/blue collar that made A2 so... (read more)Dislike this town: I have not enjoyed living in Ann Arbor. This town reminds me of Northern New Jersey or New York. The people are generally rude. The town is filled with yuppies and rich... (read more)Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor is a terrific community if you do not mind cold winters. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -8.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 14.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.40% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $29,637 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $49,924 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.84% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.57% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 9.72% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 14.90% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.99% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.52% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.58% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 6.26% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.70% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.92% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.96% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 46.88% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.58% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 19.68% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.25% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 2.67% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 3.98% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Ann Arbor, MI, is 7.90%, with job growth of -8.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.80%.
Ann Arbor, MI Taxes
Ann Arbor, MI,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.40%.
Ann Arbor, MI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $29,637, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $49,924.
Ann Arbor Economy SperlingViews
Michigan Depression/Recession Impacting Ann Arbor : Traditionally, Ann Arbor has been "relatively" insulated from national and state economic treads by the enormous budget and tax-free status of the University of... (read more)Good bus system: Ann Arbor has a pretty cheap and efficient bus system between the UM buses, the Link, and the AATA system, which is now free to all university-affiliated... (read more)Climate: Ann Arbor, like most of southeastern Michigan, has a climate that varies a lot. The summers are pleasant, with high temperatures usually ranging from 78-84. The fall,... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 37 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $207,370 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -10.80% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 43.30% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.19% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 53.67% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.17 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.30% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.41% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.60% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.97% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.72% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.69% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.00% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 33.98% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 11.05% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 5.64% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.20% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.72% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.37% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.25% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.75% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.03% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 19.11% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 22.27% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.35% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.98% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 15.89% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Ann Arbor, MI, is $207,370. Home appreciation is -10.80% over the last year. The median age of Ann Arbor, MI, real estate is 37 years.
Ann Arbor, MI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 53.67% of the Ann Arbor, MI, population. 3.19% of houses and apartments in Ann Arbor, MI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Ann Arbor Housing SperlingViews
A beautiful but expensive place to live.: Ann Arbor, Michigan is a very beautiful but expensive place to... (read more)Great Place!: Recently, for whatever reason I have, decided to move out of Ann Arbor to get away to another lake town in Michigan. Big Mistake. May I want to move? Yes, but that would... (read more)A #5 Rating for Ann Arbor is Way To High: I live in Ann Arbor, and Sperling is way off on such a high rating. Let me warn you, except for the **** cold, living outside the city would be better. High taxes,... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Crime
Ann Arbor, MI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Ann Arbor, MI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Ann Arbor is super safe: Ann Arbor is a very safe city with zero homicides in... (read more)re: The city of Pretenders - 1/16/2007: Darn they cut off the rest... I need to more about this great city. Maybe I wont' shoot my next movie there. Los... (read more)So much to do, so little time!: Ann Arbor has so much to do! There are so many events for everyone ... arts, family, entertainment, culture. Since we have moved back here, I have to prioritize which... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Climate
Ann Arbor, MI, gets 32 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 40 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 128.
On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Ann Arbor Climate SperlingViews
Climate: Ann Arbor, like most of southeastern Michigan, has a climate that varies a lot. The summers are pleasant, with high temperatures usually ranging from 78-84. The fall,... (read more)Weather in Michigan: The weather is the biggest factor driving me to leave the state of Michigan. While the fall and summers here are breathtaking, they are a mere 4 months out of the year... (read more)Good bus system: Ann Arbor has a pretty cheap and efficient bus system between the UM buses, the Link, and the AATA system, which is now free to all university-affiliated... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Education
Ann Arbor, MI, schools spend $7,786 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 510 students per librarian, and 485 children per counselor in Ann Arbor, MI schools.
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Great schools!: Ann Arbor is a beautiful place with fantastic public schools. It is clean, safe and plenty to do. This is really a great place to raise a family and lay down your... (read more)Born and Raised: Ann Arbor was a great place to grow up in in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Not sure I'd like to live there now as the balance of middle income/blue collar that made A2 so... (read more)Dislike this town: I have not enjoyed living in Ann Arbor. This town reminds me of Northern New Jersey or New York. The people are generally rude. The town is filled with yuppies and rich... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Ann Arbor, MI, takes 22 minutes. 62% of commuters drive their own car alone. 8% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Good bus system: Ann Arbor has a pretty cheap and efficient bus system between the UM buses, the Link, and the AATA system, which is now free to all university-affiliated... (read more)Michigan Depression/Recession Impacting Ann Arbor : Traditionally, Ann Arbor has been "relatively" insulated from national and state economic treads by the enormous budget and tax-free status of the University of... (read more)Climate: Ann Arbor, like most of southeastern Michigan, has a climate that varies a lot. The summers are pleasant, with high temperatures usually ranging from 78-84. The fall,... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Ann Arbor, MI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Ann Arbor, MI is more expensive.
Overall, Ann Arbor, MI cost of living is 98.74.
Ann Arbor Cost of Living SperlingViews
Great Place!: Recently, for whatever reason I have, decided to move out of Ann Arbor to get away to another lake town in Michigan. Big Mistake. May I want to move? Yes, but that would... (read more)A #5 Rating for Ann Arbor is Way To High: I live in Ann Arbor, and Sperling is way off on such a high rating. Let me warn you, except for the **** cold, living outside the city would be better. High taxes,... (read more)Downtown life: Ann Arbor has an unusual downtown. The concentration of restaurants and coffee shops makes is very pleasant. The uspcale restaurants are more expensive than comparable... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 33.42% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.93% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.71% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.53% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.87% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.03% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.81% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.80% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.61% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.59% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.47% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.17% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.51% | 0.54% |
33.42% of the people in Ann Arbor, MI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.93% are Catholic; 11.71% are Protestant; 0.53% are LDS; 4.47% are another Christian faith; 2.17% in Ann Arbor, MI are Jewish; 0.10% are an eastern faith; 1.51% affilitates with Islam.
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Born and Raised: Ann Arbor was a great place to grow up in in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Not sure I'd like to live there now as the balance of middle income/blue collar that made A2 so... (read more)Dislike this town: I have not enjoyed living in Ann Arbor. This town reminds me of Northern New Jersey or New York. The people are generally rude. The town is filled with yuppies and rich... (read more)Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor is a terrific community if you do not mind cold winters. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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63.46% of the people in Ann Arbor, MI are registered as Democrats. 35.47% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.07%.
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Ann Arbor is super safe: Ann Arbor is a very safe city with zero homicides in... (read more)re: The city of Pretenders - 1/16/2007: Darn they cut off the rest... I need to more about this great city. Maybe I wont' shoot my next movie there. Los... (read more)So much to do, so little time!: Ann Arbor has so much to do! There are so many events for everyone ... arts, family, entertainment, culture. Since we have moved back here, I have to prioritize which... (read more)Have an opinion about Ann Arbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ann Arbor Click Here
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