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Ypsilanti, MI

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Population
19,766
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
725 ft
Median Home Value
$232,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,588
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Ypsilanti in context.

OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityAnn Arbor, Michigan6.0 miles away · 122,233 residents.

About Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is a Washtenaw County city on the Huron River, best known as the home of Eastern Michigan University. Its settlement story began with a French-Canadian trading post in 1809, and the city later developed a strong industrial and college-town identity. Ford Lake was created when Ford Motor Company dammed the Huron River, adding another layer to the local landscape. Ypsilanti feels more independent and eclectic than a simple Ann Arbor neighbor, with historic buildings, student life, local arts, and working-city roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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