What kinds of homes are in Salem Township (Washtenaw County), MI?

Name: Types of homes in Salem Township (Washtenaw County), MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Salem Township (Washtenaw County), MI has 2,621 (±284) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 76 homes per square mile of land.

76.2% are detached single-family houses.

0.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

0.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 2,621 (±284)
Detached houses: 76.2%
2–4 unit buildings: 0.0%
5+ unit buildings: 0.0%

Homes in Salem Township (Washtenaw County) by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Salem Township (Washtenaw County)	Washtenaw County	Michigan	United States
Single-family, detached	76.2% (±7.4 points)	56.7%	72.0%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.6% (±1.1 points)	7.6%	4.8%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±1.1 points)	2.3%	2.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.0% (±1.1 points)	4.0%	2.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±1.1 points)	9.5%	4.1%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±1.1 points)	7.3%	3.5%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±1.1 points)	8.8%	5.6%	10.3%
Mobile home	23.2% (±7.3 points)	3.7%	5.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In Salem Township (Washtenaw County), the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Washtenaw County (25.6%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (13.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Salem Township (Washtenaw County)

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Salem Township (Washtenaw County)
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Salem Township (Washtenaw County)	—	0.0% (±1.9 points)	—
South Lyon	5.5 mi	18.4% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Plymouth Charter Township	5.8 mi	12.2% (±2.3 points)	Higher
Superior Charter Township	6.0 mi	4.4% (±2.0 points)	Higher
Northfield Township	6.2 mi	9.6% (±3.2 points)	Higher
Ann Arbor Charter Township	6.3 mi	21.7% (±6.0 points)	Higher
Northville Township	6.3 mi	17.4% (±2.7 points)	Higher
Lyon Charter Township	6.5 mi	7.3% (±2.2 points)	Higher
Northville	6.8 mi	11.5% (±3.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Lyon, MI (18.4%), Plymouth Charter Township, MI (12.2%), Superior Charter Township, MI (4.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Washtenaw County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
16 (tie)	Augusta Charter Township	0.0% (±1.9 points)
16 (tie)	Bridgewater Township	0.0% (±6.9 points)
16 (tie)	Freedom Township	0.0% (±8.0 points)
16 (tie)	Lima Township	0.0% (±3.5 points)
16 (tie)	Lodi Township	0.0% (±2.1 points)
16 (tie)	Lyndon Township	0.0% (±4.5 points)
16 (tie)	Salem Township (Washtenaw County)	0.0% (±1.9 points)
16 (tie)	Saline Township	0.0% (±5.5 points)
16 (tie)	Sharon Township	0.0% (±7.1 points)
16 (tie)	Webster Township	0.0% (±2.1 points)
16 (tie)	York Charter Township	0.0% (±1.9 points)

Showing 11 of 26 places in Washtenaw County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Salem Township (Washtenaw County)

How many homes are in Salem Township (Washtenaw County)?

Salem Township (Washtenaw County), MI has an estimated 2,621 (±284) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Salem Township (Washtenaw County) houses or apartments?

76.2% are detached houses and 0.6% attached houses, while 0.0% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Salem Township (Washtenaw County)?

0.0% of homes in Salem Township (Washtenaw County) are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Washtenaw County, Michigan

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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