Living in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County is a county in Michigan with a population of around 364,709, part of the Ann Arbor, MI MSA metro area. The main communities are Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,886/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $389K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 35°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Washtenaw County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a highly educated workforce (56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Home price trend in Washtenaw County
Top Cities and towns in Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Population: 113,934
Home price:$435,649
Ypsilanti
Population: 19,435
Home price:$276,087
Saline
Population: 8,810
Home price:$393,922
Chelsea
Population: 4,944
Home price:$334,858
Rent Price trend in Washtenaw County
Demographics & Amenities in Washtenaw County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
33.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.05
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Washtenaw County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively Moderate
Terrain & Weather in Washtenaw County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
28.69 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Washtenaw County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
56.6%
Total Employer Establishments
221,060
Poverty (%)
13.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Washtenaw County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inWashtenaw County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Washtenaw County
Robbery
0.4/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.83/ per 1000
Burglary
3.14/ per 1000
Arson
0.14/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.86/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000