Living in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ypsilanti · Census data 2020–2024
Ypsilanti has 19,857 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $46,588 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $232,700, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Ypsilanti at a glance
- Population
- 19,857
- Median age
- 27.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,588State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $232,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ypsilanti a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ypsilanti
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ypsilanti the median home value is $232,700, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Ypsilanti median household income
The median household income in Ypsilanti is $46,588 and the income per person is $32,628. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ypsilanti: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,491
- Owner-occupied
- 33.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.96
Ypsilanti demographics
- Population
- 19,857
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 8,790
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ypsilanti ›
Education in Ypsilanti
46.9% of adults 25 and older in Ypsilanti have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ypsilanti
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 8.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Ypsilanti vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti | 19,857 | $46,588 | $232,700 | $1,080 |
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | $82,212 | $453,400 | $1,649 |
| Belleville | 3,910 | $62,991 | $148,300 | $1,079 |
| Barton Hills | 430 | $250,001 | $1,410,000 | — |
| Saline | 9,006 | $88,346 | $341,300 | $1,054 |
| Milan | 5,987 | $96,949 | $247,100 | $1,162 |
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Ypsilanti, MI?
The median household income in Ypsilanti is $46,588, 36% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ypsilanti?
The median home value in Ypsilanti is $232,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ypsilanti?
The median gross rent in Ypsilanti is $1,080 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Ypsilanti, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Ypsilanti?
The median age in Ypsilanti is 27.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ypsilanti?
The average commute to work in Ypsilanti is 23 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ypsilanti?
The unemployment rate in Ypsilanti is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ypsilanti?
46.9% of adults in Ypsilanti have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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