Livability Score

77
/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 (8) A+
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Cross Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
B-24
Coffee Shop
Beezy's
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ollie
Coffee Shop
Cream & Crumb
Coffee Shop
Cultivate Coffee and Tap House
Coffee Shop
MarketPlace
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lakeshore Clubhouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Pease Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Quirk Sponberg Theatre
Theatre Arts
Riverside Arts Center
Theatre Arts
22 North
Art Gallery
Ypsilanti Historical Museum
Museum
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
Museum
Rynearson Stadium
Stadium
Oestrike Stadium
Stadium
Decode Detroit
Theatre Arts
Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Pirate Ship
Attraction
Wiard's Orchards & Country Fair
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) A+
The Wurst Bar
Bar
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Gora's Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Brandy's
Alcohol
Ziggy's
Bar
Ypsi Alehouse
Beverages
Ypsi Alehouse
Beverages
Tap Room
Bar
Go! Ice Cream
Sweets
734 Brewing Company
Bar
Aubree's Saloon
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Sidetrack Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Joe's Market
Alcohol
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cottage Inn
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hong Kong
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Ypsilanti Senior Center
Community Centre
IGDA Ann Arbor
Community Centre
Parkridge Community Center
Community Centre
Student Center
Community Centre
New West Willow Neighborhood Association Community Resource Center
Community Centre
Better Living Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Dos Hermanos Market
Grocery Store
24th Cheesecakerie
Bakery
Terry Bakery
Bakery
Dom Bakeries
Bakery
River Street Bakery
Bakery
Ypsilanti Food Co-op
Grocery Store
EK's Cheesecakes
Bakery
La Espiga Dorada Market
Grocery Store
Alez Market
Grocery Store
Cravings Dessert Lounge
Bakery
Hua Xing Asia Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Shoppers Marketplace
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Z Z's Produce
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Simply Vegan Foods
Grocery Store
Better Health Store
Grocery Store
Aunt Millie’s Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Parks (32) A+
Edith Hefley Park
Park
Garden and Statue of St. Mary
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Recreation Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverside Park
Park
Frog Island Park
Park
University Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Parkridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Waterworks Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (32) A+
Tom's Party Store
Convenience Store
3D Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Love at First Try
Clothing
Art of Africa
Hairdresser
Star Studio by Angel
Beauty
Black Stone Bookstore
Books
Bowerbird Mongo
Furniture
Ypsi Fuel Mart
Convenience Store
Mix
Clothing
Ypsi Hardware
Home Improvement
The Beer Cooler Party Store
Convenience Store
The Rocket
Toys
Salon Elite 120
Beauty
Fur Ball Society
Pets
Jim Mac Donald Antiques
Furniture
Paula's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Enchanted Florist
Florist
The Hair Station
Hairdresser
Kampus Korner
Convenience Store
N R Food & Gas
Convenience Store
Eastern Fuel Mart
Convenience Store
RP Fuel
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
H & M Fuel Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Ypsilanti.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations A+
Washtenaw + Perrin (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Washtenaw + Summit (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Cross + College
Bus Stop
Cross + Ballard
Bus Stop
Washtenaw + Adams (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Adams + Washtenaw (towards BTC)
Bus Stop
YTC - Stop 6
Bus Stop
Ypsilanti Transit Center
Bus Station
YTC - Stop 5
Bus Stop
YTC - Stop 4
Bus Stop
YTC - Stop 3
Bus Stop
YTC - Stop 2
Bus Stop
YTC - Stop 1
Bus Stop
Cross + Oakwood (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Cross + Oakwood (towards BTC)
Bus Stop
Recreation Park
Bus Stop
Michigan + First
Bus Stop
Cross + Wallace (towards BTC)
Bus Stop
Cross + Wallace (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Cross + Owendale (towards BTC)
Bus Stop
Cross + Owendale (towards YTC)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.5% B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ypsilanti is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Ypsilanti crime rates are 3,875 per 100k, which is 94% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,818 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,057 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Ypsilanti is $40,028 - which is 21% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$40,028 F
Unemployment Rate
5.9% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ypsilanti Fire Department
Fire Station
Ypsilanti Police Department
Police
Ypsilanti Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic
Clinic
Frank's Drugs
Pharmacy
Neighborhood Health Clinic - Ypsilanti
Doctor
Corner Health Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
Ann Arbor Professional Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Department of Public Safety
Police
Forest Health Medical Center
Hospital
The Heilman Center for Pain and Spine Care
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
Siddiqui Medical & Dental Clinic
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Salem’s Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ypsilanti Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eastern Pharmacy Sav-Mor
Pharmacy
Ypsilanti Township Law Enforcement Center
Police
South Huron Dental
Dentist
Behavioral services
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Senior Health Building
Clinic
Michigan Orthopedic Center
Doctor
Saint Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A

Ypsilanti home prices are $155,000 - which is 21% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$155,000 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools C

The Ypsilanti graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (21) F
Perry Early Learning Center
New Beginnings Academy
Estabrook Elementary
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Ypsilanti New Tech High School
Washtenaw International Middle Academy
Acce
Progress Park
Holmes Elementary
Fortis Academy
Erickson Elementary
Global Tech Academy
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Carpenter School
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Ford Early Learning Center
Pittsfield School
Scarlett Middle School
Mary D Mitchell School
East Arbor Charter Academy
High Schools (11) A+
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education Home
Early College Alliance
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus
Actech High School
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Washtenaw International High School
Acce
Progress Park
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Correctional Services
Arbor Preparatory High School
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ratings F

Ypsilanti has an overall rating of 41% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes C+
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Ypsilanti, MI Area Guide

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Ypsilanti Area Facts

  • Ypsilanti has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ypsilanti crime rates are 94% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Ypsilanti is 8% higher than the Michigan average

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The black hole of Michigan 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2019) I can't say much good about this constantly struggling city.
I grew up here, it never had anything to offer kids or families.
Most of my friends died by the gun, overdose, or are still in prison if that says anything.
Do not raise your children here.
Makes sense that they would ...Read More also bring tons and tons of radio active soil and dump it at the nearest EQ center, because frankly this place is a hole, forgotten and uncared for.
Politicians pocket every penny and toss out a bone every 5 years or so.
Look elsewhere-like a different state. Read Less
Ypsi, home to EMU 2 rating By Mack from Michigan ( Oct 25, 2015) Formerly called Woodruff's Grove, originally a French settlement on the Huron River, and a summer home for Detroit business leaders long ago, WWII changed the town with a massive influx of workers from the south, Tenn., and KY. EMU is mostly a blue collar commuter school, a trai ...Read More ner of teachers, and must live in the shadow of Ann Arbor. Many of the folks who drive the buses, mop the floors, wash the dishes, and such in the region live in Ypsi because it is cheaper to live there than Ann Arbor. Some areas of town are high crime, some are safe. Depot Town is neat, though small. Downtown is mostly bleak, but there are a few bright spots. Unemployment is an issue. Ypsi boasts a water tower which is unique, by Eastern's campus.

Nearby towns of Plymouth, Saline, and Ann Arbor have more to offer, but are also more expensive places to live. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Edith Hefley Park
      Garden and Statue of St. Mary
      Unknown Name
      Recreation Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Pease Auditorium
      Quirk Sponberg Theatre
      Riverside Arts Center
      22 North
      Ypsilanti Historical Museum
      Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
      Rynearson Stadium
      Oestrike Stadium

      Food & Drink

      The Wurst Bar
      Insomnia Cookies
      Gora's Grill
      Domino's
      Brandy's
      Ziggy's
      Ypsi Alehouse
      Ypsi Alehouse

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ypsilanti? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Ypsilanti.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ypsilanti? The cost of living in Ypsilanti is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      Ypsilanti
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ypsilanti? Ypsilanti crime rates are 3,875, which are 94% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      3,875 per 100k people

      67% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      67% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ypsilanti? The median income in Ypsilanti is $40,028 which is 21% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $40,02828% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,07013% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Forest Health Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Frank's Drugs
      Ann Arbor Professional Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Neighborhood Health Clinic - Ypsilanti

      A Housing

      What are Ypsilanti home prices? Ypsilanti home prices are $155,000 - which is 21% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $155,00016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8728% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Ypsilanti have good schools? The Ypsilanti graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Ypsilanti a good place to live? Ypsilanti has an overall rating of 41% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      41%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      15 total surveys

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