Housing by town in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County, Michigan has 29 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,463 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,114 in 2015–2019 (+31.3%; Up after inflation).
Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,940) and Manchester Township the lowest ($928).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,463 (±$21)
- Households that rent
- 38.4%
- Median household income
- $89,180
- Places
- 29
Cities, towns and townships in Washtenaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $1,649 | 54.5% | $82,212 | $453,400 | $7,636 |
| Ann Arbor Charter Township | $1,933 | 34.3% | $164,875 | $659,400 | $8,745 |
| Augusta Charter Township | $1,308 | 8.8% | $108,457 | $296,500 | $3,751 |
| Bridgewater Township | $1,321 | 6.1% | $103,226 | $331,300 | $3,883 |
| Chelsea | $1,619 | 37.0% | $72,098 | $312,700 | $4,853 |
| Dexter | $1,761 | 22.8% | $106,637 | $421,000 | $6,552 |
| Dexter Township | — | 3.9% | $124,088 | $466,300 | $5,791 |
| Freedom Township | $1,750 | 8.7% | $112,969 | $400,600 | $4,764 |
| Lima Township | $1,869 | 13.4% | $119,236 | $404,700 | $5,366 |
| Lodi Township | $1,107 | 2.8% | $137,727 | $470,700 | $6,091 |
| Lyndon Township | — | 1.7% | $122,568 | $350,200 | $4,800 |
| Manchester Township | $928 | 13.6% | $84,732 | $273,600 | $3,657 |
| Milan | $1,162 | 31.6% | $96,949 | $247,100 | $3,927 |
| Northfield Township | $1,621 | 21.2% | $94,259 | $315,400 | $4,608 |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | $1,529 | 38.3% | $102,463 | $401,200 | $6,053 |
| Salem Township (Washtenaw County) | $1,740 | 7.7% | $112,378 | $430,400 | $4,774 |
| Saline | $1,054 | 30.8% | $88,346 | $341,300 | $6,066 |
| Saline Township | $1,707 | 5.0% | $102,500 | $310,400 | $4,299 |
| Scio Township | $1,677 | 18.1% | $129,816 | $519,100 | $7,283 |
| Sharon Township | $1,653 | 6.5% | $105,865 | $371,300 | $3,995 |
| Superior Charter Township | $1,691 | 17.8% | $101,208 | $305,800 | $4,397 |
| Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) | $1,940 | 5.8% | $102,656 | $396,200 | $6,039 |
| Webster Township | $1,782 | 4.8% | $155,104 | $564,000 | $7,602 |
| York Charter Township | $1,408 | 2.6% | $136,909 | $436,500 | $5,411 |
| Ypsilanti | $1,080 | 66.8% | $46,588 | $232,700 | $4,331 |
| Ypsilanti Charter Township | $1,260 | 41.9% | $69,716 | $233,900 | $3,678 |
Villages and places inside a township in Washtenaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hills | — | 0.7% | $250,000 or more | $1,410,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Manchester | $840 | 18.8% | $87,614 | $232,000 | $3,421 |
Unincorporated communities in Washtenaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake | $1,329 | 29.5% | $86,779 | $287,700 | $4,130 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
How the places in Washtenaw County rank across Michigan
- Michigan places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Washtenaw County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,367 | 379 | 4,974 | 1,379 | 360,655 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 1,278 | 351 | 4,500 | 1,237 | 363,846 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 1,167 | 316 | 4,487 | 1,214 | 369,521 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washtenaw County recorded 1,167 violent and 4,487 property crimes, 316 and 1,214 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Washtenaw County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office | 162,060 | 498 | 928 |
| Ann Arbor Police Department | 122,740 | 365 | 2,095 |
| Pittsfield Township Police Department | 41,117 | 96 | 767 |
| Ypsilanti Police Department | 20,055 | 168 | 531 |
| Saline Police Department | 9,130 | 18 | 59 |
| Northfield Township Police Department | 9,040 | 11 | 64 |
| Chelsea Police Department | 5,379 | 11 | 43 |
ZIP codes in Washtenaw County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48197 | 66,525 | $1,245 | $294,500 | $73,737 | 46.1% |
| 48103 | 55,054 | $1,810 | $471,700 | $116,194 | 33.5% |
| 48104 | 43,979 | $1,639 | $491,200 | $64,231 | 63.1% |
| 48198 | 39,244 | $1,276 | $189,100 | $63,326 | 42.5% |
| 48105 | 37,048 | $1,713 | $503,100 | $94,774 | 49.9% |
| 48108 | 27,666 | $1,394 | $406,700 | $89,355 | 44.6% |
| 48176 | 23,451 | $1,132 | $408,300 | $114,206 | 16.2% |
| 48130 | 16,986 | $1,783 | $480,500 | $129,254 | 11.9% |
| 48189 | 13,893 | $1,246 | $313,400 | $87,145 | 20.7% |
| 48118 | 13,246 | $1,636 | $357,200 | $88,278 | 19.8% |
| 48158 | 7,770 | $948 | $312,200 | $94,784 | 9.9% |
| 48109 | 5,939 | $1,453 | — | $14,093 | 100.0% |
| 48191 | 4,403 | $1,387 | $271,900 | $102,833 | 9.1% |
| 48190 | 76 | — | $218,800 | $76,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Washtenaw County
What is the crime rate in Washtenaw County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washtenaw County recorded 316 violent and 1,214 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,167 violent and 4,487 property crimes in all).
Which place in Washtenaw County has the highest rent?
Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,940 (±$352) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Washtenaw County has the lowest rent?
Manchester Township has the lowest median gross rent, $928 (±$315) a month.
What is the median rent in Washtenaw County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Washtenaw County is $1,463 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washtenaw County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ann Arbor, MI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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