Ann Arbor, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ann Arbor, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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B
Income Around average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,009 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4102.0 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.09% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 25.7 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 49,230 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ann Arbor grew by 4.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 120,009 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ann Arbor is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 44.3% of residents. That is 23.1 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 53,144 44.3% +23.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 22,942 19.1% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,345 12.8% -7.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,890 11.6% -6.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Ann Arbor and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.5% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Ann Arbor has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,763 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ann Arbor is about 13% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $470,403 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,647 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.1% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ann Arbor is about 23.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,647 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ann Arbor spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.6 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.1 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,534 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,546 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,902 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ann Arbor is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ann Arbor has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.6% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Ann Arbor has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Ann Arbor | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Ann Arbor, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Ann Arbor, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 120,009 | $82,763 #1/2 | $470,403 #1/2 | 17.6 min #1/2 |
| Ypsilanti, MI | 20,682 | $45,713 | $264,047 | 22.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How big is Ann Arbor, Michigan by population?
About 120,009 people live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 49,230 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 25.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 12 years.
How densely populated is Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Averaged over its land area, Ann Arbor, Michigan has 4,102 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 47 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
The median home costs 5.7 times the median household income ($470,403 against $82,763), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,647 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Unemployment in Ann Arbor, Michigan is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
57.6% of adults in Ann Arbor, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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