Living in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a city in Michigan, United States, home to 117,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 5%, #103 of 2,119), climate-conscious movers (top 7%, #776 of 12,111), commuters (top 8%, #496 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ann Arbor
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Ann Arbor, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 23:06; in late June it sets around 3:15.
How Ann Arbor ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,064 of 11,898 | #70 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,459 of 9,771 | #199 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,530 of 8,006 | #119 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,485 of 6,237 | #76 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,148 of 9,474 | #27 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,227 of 9,474 | #24 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,614 of 10,762 | #27 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,461 of 4,537 | #27 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,304 of 4,444 | #22 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,441 of 3,053 | #28 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,678 of 7,271 | #100 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #496 of 6,227 | #11 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #1,037 of 3,933 | #13 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #103 of 2,119 | #4 of 53 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,231 of 8,006 | #131 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,265 of 12,111 | #307 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #1,345 of 4,114 | #20 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,759 of 7,271 | #28 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #768 of 9,474 | #22 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #10,924 of 18,063 | #413 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,636 of 16,523 | #368 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,830 of 18,063 | #455 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,832 of 16,523 | #36 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,865 of 21,167 | #38 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #776 of 12,111 | #51 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,649 of 12,111 | #24 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #884 of 4,750 | #17 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ypsilanti 11 km
- Saline 13 km
- Whitmore Lake 18 km
- Canton (Michigan) 22 km
- South Lyon 22 km
- Milan (Michigan) 22 km
- Chelsea (Michigan) 24 km
- Plymouth (Michigan) 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.