Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (62) A+
Vertex Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Bubble Island
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweeting: Tea and Dessert
Coffee Shop
Hillel Cafe
Coffee Shop
M-36 Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Bert's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Victors
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yogurt Rush
Coffee Shop
Amer's Delicatessen
Coffee Shop
Chicago Reds
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Comet Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
UniTea
Coffee Shop
Jasmine
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters
Coffee Shop
Tea Ninja
Coffee Shop
Lab Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stray Hen Cafe
Coffee Shop
Afternoon Delight
Coffee Shop
Avalon Cafe + Kitchen
Coffee Shop
RoosRoast Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (37) A+
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum
Power Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Museum
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Museum
State Theater
Cinema
Nickels Arcade
Attraction
Michigan Theater
Theatre Arts
Necto
Nightclub
Eberbach Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kempf House Musem
Museum
Yost Ice Arena
Stadium
Ray Fisher Stadium
Stadium
Palmer House
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Theatre Arts
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Museum
Roeda Studio
Art Gallery
The Ark
Theatre Arts
WSG Gallery
Art Gallery
Gandy Dancer Jazz
Nightclub
Northeast Tower (Tisch)
Attraction
Gate 1
Attraction
Crisler Center
Stadium
Yourist Studio Gallery
Art Gallery
Southeast Tower
Attraction
Food and Drink (125) A+
Maize and Blue Delicatessen
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Champions Party Store
Alcohol
Blue Leprechaun
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Brown Jug
Bar
Backroom Pizza
Fast Food
Good Time Charley's
Bar
Twigs
Fast Food
Mosher-Jordan Dining Hall
Fast Food
Markley Dining Hall
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Ashley's Ann Arbor
Bar
Ahmo's
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Michigan Creamery
Sweets
Bon Bon Bon
Sweets
Fitness (38) A+
aUM Yoga
Gym
ECIR
Community Centre
Michigan Union
Community Centre
Canterbury House
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Bird Center of Washtenaw
Community Centre
Center for the Education of Women+
Community Centre
Ann Arbor Senior Center
Community Centre
Christian Science Reading Room
Community Centre
The Neutral Zone
Community Centre
Kenville Studios
Gym
Yoga Republic
Gym
Vie Fitness & Spa
Gym
Lifetree Cafe
Community Centre
Mota Thai Yoga
Gym
Ann Arbor School of Yoga
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Living Out Loud
Gym
3N1 Fitness Revolution
Gym
Human Performance Collective
Gym
Pierpont Commons
Community Centre
Crossfit Treetown
Gym
The Aviary
Gym
Vie Fitness & Spa
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (34) A+
Primealete Nutrition
Health Food
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Kanbu Asian Mart
Grocery Store
Le Bon Macaron
Bakery
People's Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Tasty Bakery
Bakery
Knight's Market
Butcher
Big City Small World Bakery
Bakery
By The Pound
Grocery Store
Produce Station
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jinan’s Exotic Cuisine & Bakery
Bakery
Cakes by Rubina
Bakery
Busch's Fresh Food Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Arbor Farms Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Tienda La Libertad
Grocery Store
Way 1 Supermarket
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Better Health Store
Grocery Store
Parks (338) A+
South University Park
Park
George Washington Park
Park
The Diag
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Ingalls Mall
Park
Felch Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Crary Park
Park
Forsythe Park
Park
Postman's Rest Park
Park
Nichols Arboretum
Park
Hanover Square
Park
Burns Park
Park
Liberty Plaza
Park
Elbel Field
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Mitchell Field
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Sculpture Plaza
Park
Rose White Park
Park
Island Park
Park
Wheeler Park
Park
Frisinger Park
Park
North Main Park
Park
Shops (291) A+
Strickland's Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Motivation
Clothing
Ulrich's
Books
Church Street Barbers
Hairdresser
Wax Loft
Beauty
Replenish
Convenience Store
Nolas Underground Salon
Hairdresser
U-Go's
Convenience Store
State Street Liquor
Convenience Store
Bivouac
Clothing
Pitaya
Clothing
Van Boven Clothing
Clothing
Verbena
Clothing
Sgt Pepper's General Store
Convenience Store
The M Den
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Van Boven Shoes
Shoes
Arcadian Antiques
Furniture
See
Optician
Target
Department Store
Dascola Barbers
Hairdresser
Ten Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Tiny Buddha Boutique
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Ann Arbor.
Public Transit Stops (414)
Stops & Stations
A+
Washtenaw + S University
Bus Stop
Washtenaw + S University
Bus Stop
W - Church north of South U
Bus Stop
East Quad, Church
Bus Stop
Central Campus Transit Center
Bus Station
Central Campus Transit Center
Bus Station
East Quad, Willard
Bus Stop
Washtenaw + Hill
Bus Stop
Washtenaw + Hill
Bus Stop
Shapiro Library
Bus Stop
N - SU opposite Tappan
Bus Stop
Geddes + Oxford
Bus Stop
Geddes + Ridgeway
Bus Stop
Michigan League
Bus Stop
University Hospital (Mott)
Bus Stop
Michigan League
Bus Stop
Cardiovascular Center
Bus Stop
U-M Hospital
Bus Stop
S University + State
Bus Stop
Biomedical Science Research Building
Bus Stop
Rackham Building
Bus Stop
N University + Thayer
Bus Stop
Michigan Union
Bus Stop
Michigan Union
Bus Stop
Law School
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.4%
B+
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Ann Arbor is 122/100 - which is 37% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C+

Ann Arbor crime rates are 2,024 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
1,716 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
308 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Ann Arbor is $69,456 - which is 37% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$69,456
C+
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (81)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Kresge Business Admin Library
Clinic
UHS Clinic
Clinic
Cook Legal Research Library
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University of Michigan Medical Center
Hospital
Regine M. Dailey Dentistry
Dentist
Mary A. Rackham Institute
Clinic
McNamara Orthodontics
Dentist
Greashaber Dentistry
Dentist
Burns Park Orthodontics
Dentist
Mark Hansleman DDS
Dentist
Tree Town Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Department Station One
Fire Station
W. K. Kellogg Eye Center
Clinic
Community Chropractic Center
Doctor
Brehm Tower
Clinic
Campus Police
Police
Heys Dental
Dentist
Ann Arbor Urgent Care
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Hospital
MedMaRX Dispensary
Pharmacy
Volk Dental Care
Dentist
Robert Stevenson, DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Ann Arbor home prices are $346,800 - which is 171% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$346,800
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28%
A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Ann Arbor graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
62%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (58) D-
Angell School
Burns Park Elementary School
Beth Israel Religious School
Ann Arbor Academy
Doughty Montessori School
Tappan Middle School
Bach Elementary School
Clonlara School
Pattengill School
Slauson Middle School
Northside Elementary School
Ann Arbor Open At Mack School
Summers-Knoll School
Eberwhite School
Central Academy
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center
Michigan Islamic Academy
John Allen School
Daycroft Montessori School
Uriah H Lawton School
Forsythe Middle School
Martin Luther King Elem School
Way Academy Flint Washtenaw Campus
Ann Arbor Adventist Elementary
Dicken Elementary School
High Schools (21) F
Beth Israel Religious School
Community High School
Ann Arbor Academy
Huron High School
Pioneer High School
Central Academy
Michigan Islamic Academy
Pathways To Success Academic Campus
Veritas Christi Catholic H.S.
Correctional Services
Life Learning Community
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Skyline High School
Young Adult Programs
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Rudolf Steiner School Of Ann Arbor
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Localbased Speced Programs
High Point School
Fr Gabriel Richard High School
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ratings C+

Ann Arbor has an overall rating of 67% from 34 reviews.
User Reviews (5)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (29)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Ann Arbor has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ann Arbor crime rates are 1% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Ann Arbor is 37% higher than the Michigan average
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DON'T die of boredom in Ann Arbor if u smoke weed (now fully legal in Michigan) 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 22, 2021) So a reviewer below a few yers ago said a lot of negatives about Ann Arbor about the roads being in bad shape, etc... Sure the people being very uninterested in you but weed is legal now so have a blast and fun with it!! ...Read More Read Less
Third world roads 2.5 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 24, 2015) This is a town and gown world. The campus area is bustling. U-M is expensive and selective. Lots of grad students, lots of folks born in other countries. Great grocery options with 2 whole foods stores, farmers market, Trader Joes and much more. Plenty of restaurants, but few goo ...Read More d ones. Horrid streets and roads. Potholes everywhere. Expensive housing. Terrible weather five months a year, great seven. Lots of culture, good parks. Bike lines everywhere. Vast bus system. Big box stores on the outskirts, plus chain restaurants. Football Saturdays are a pain, with a hundred thousand visitors. Lots of petty crime, but overall a safe city. Read Less
Die of boredom in Ann Arbor 0.5 rating By JAdams ( Mar 04, 2015) Notice how the reviews were from visitors rather than actual residents?
We have lived in many states from the West coast throughout the Midwest
and after living her for 5 years we are ready to move! You can die of boredom here in Ann Arbor.

Compared to Canton and Novi, there are
...Read More no stores here other than a small dilapidated mall,
We have yet to find one good restaurant in 5 years and it's clear why it was ranked
#81 in Michigan and only #3557 in the USA.

The roads are the worst in the country, with dirt roads everywhere and potholes on every block.
City services and police presence are non existent here.

As a homeowner, the taxes and utilities are the highest of any State we have lived with nothing in return.
There is a shortage of housing and rents are high, jobs are scarce, weather is the worst and snow removal is minimal.
Si whats the attraction to move here? We haven't seen any yet. Read Less
I liked it! 3.5 rating By Daileyjl ( Jan 24, 2014) I visited Ann Arbor a year ago (2012) and really loved it! There were tons of great restaurants and fun places to see. It also felt like there were a lot of trees surrounding the city and a great vibe. Because it is a college town, the nightlife was really fun as well! The street ...Read More s were pretty full with people roaming and eating and enjoying each others company. I would really like to visit longer to really get a better feel for the area, but all in all I really loved my time there. It felt like a small town but with all the cultural aspects of a big city! Read Less
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Die of boredom in Ann Arbor 0.5 rating By JAdams ( Mar 04, 2015) Notice how the reviews were from visitors rather than actual residents?
We have lived in many states from the West coast throughout the Midwest
and after living her for 5 years we are ready to move! You can die of boredom here in Ann Arbor.

Compared to Canton and Novi, there are
...Read More no stores here other than a small dilapidated mall,
We have yet to find one good restaurant in 5 years and it's clear why it was ranked
#81 in Michigan and only #3557 in the USA.

The roads are the worst in the country, with dirt roads everywhere and potholes on every block.
City services and police presence are non existent here.

As a homeowner, the taxes and utilities are the highest of any State we have lived with nothing in return.
There is a shortage of housing and rents are high, jobs are scarce, weather is the worst and snow removal is minimal.
Si whats the attraction to move here? We haven't seen any yet. Read Less
I liked it! 3.5 rating By Daileyjl ( Jan 24, 2014) I visited Ann Arbor a year ago (2012) and really loved it! There were tons of great restaurants and fun places to see. It also felt like there were a lot of trees surrounding the city and a great vibe. Because it is a college town, the nightlife was really fun as well! The street ...Read More s were pretty full with people roaming and eating and enjoying each others company. I would really like to visit longer to really get a better feel for the area, but all in all I really loved my time there. It felt like a small town but with all the cultural aspects of a big city! Read Less
Ann Arbor, MI - The Good Old Cityscape! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 03, 2010) I was in Ann Arbor, MI in 2010 to visit college friends at the University of Michigan. My general impression of Ann Arbor is that it is mostly a university town. Most of the population is youth at the University and the majority of surrounding business thrives off the university. ...Read More As a result Ann Arbor has a very young, fast paced and exciting feel for youth.

The city of Ann Arbor is primarily setup around the university, therefore it is no surprise you will find tons of nightlife, restaurants and shopping in Ann Arbor since those tend to be favorites of the youth! I enjoyed a wide selection of well kept clubs and bars until the early hours of the morning! There is no shortage of good restaurants with everything from New York Delicatessen to S'cargo (Escargot) served fresh!

Shopping in Ann Arbor is plentiful as well with multiple malls and shopping plazas as well as many different localities throughout the city focused on shopping. You can also find things for sale on just about every other street, typical of any city. Ann Arbor is a visit best suited for those who are interested in the younger lifestyle more than anything else. Read Less

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      Ann Arbor, a city in Michigan, is home to around 200,000 people. Despite being on the smaller side, it packs a punch, thanks to the University of Michigan’s flagship campus, and associated hospital, being located there. It is also a technological hub, so it draws workers and students alike. With a cost of living only slightly higher than the national average, and reasonable home and rental costs, Ann Arbor is ideal for those who want to live in the Mitten State.

      With a humid continental climate, Ann Arbor has warm summers, transitional falls and springs and long and snowy winters due to the Lake Effect. Snow usually comes in October and stays through April, so bundle up.

      TheRide, the city’s transportation system, offers buses that get people where they need to be. It costs $1.50 per ride, making this a cost-effective option for many. Riding and seeing route destinations is easy, as is taking transportation to the airport via the AirRide service.

      Ann Arbor is primarily centered on two things: culture and the university. The Ann Arbor Art Fairs and the Ann Arbor Film Festival are attended by many locals and out-of-towners, due to their national reputations of being high quality and enriching. The Ann Arbor District Library and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library also hold numerous events, talks and workshops.

      The University of Michigan offers no shortage of things to do, visit and explore. The Michigan Stadium, also known as “The Big House,” is one of the largest football stadiums in the country. Cheer on the Michigan Wolverines as they take the football field, or watch a hockey game at the Crisler Center. The university Performance Society, as well as the musical theater program, one of the nation’s best, offer numerous chances to take in a show year-round. Past shows and events include Chicago, Evita, Spring Awakening and the Senior Sing. If museums are more your fancy, the school has art, archeology, natural history and science museums. Spend a day strolling through each to get your culture fix. Or, attend a tailgate before the big game, relax in the Law Library or wander around the botanical gardens. With plenty of things to do, you will never get bored in Ann Arbor.

      Moving to Ann Arbor will be a great chance to get to know the Midwest. Experience Midwestern hospitality, as everyone from your neighbors to the person passing you on the street will greet you with a “good morning.” Ask for help when you need it, and get it in return. Become part of a small but diverse community that values others and where they are, which will make you proud to call Ann Arbor home. Go Blue!

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ann Arbor? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South University Park
      George Washington Park
      The Diag
      Douglas Park
      Ingalls Mall
      Felch Park
      Triangle Park
      Crary Park

      Entertainment

      University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
      Power Center for the Performing Arts
      University of Michigan Museum of Art
      Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
      State Theater
      Nickels Arcade
      Michigan Theater
      Necto

      Food & Drink

      Maize and Blue Delicatessen
      Subway
      Champions Party Store
      Blue Leprechaun
      Jimmy John's
      The Brown Jug
      Backroom Pizza
      Good Time Charley's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ann Arbor? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Ann Arbor.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ann Arbor a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
      University of Michigan Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Briarwood Family Medicine
      Community Family Health Center
      Briarwood Medical Group
      Manchester Medical Building
      Partners in Internal Medicine
      Packard Health
      Community Supported Anthroposophical Medicine
      Community Chropractic Center