Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ann Arbor

Affordability

Ann Arbor has a median gross rent of $1,649 per month and a median household income of $82,212, with 55% of residents renting their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (2024). These figures reflect a competitive rental market, making income-restricted housing an important resource for cost-burdened renters in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Ann Arbor Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 311 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Ann Arbor

The area around assisted properties in Ann Arbor scores well for walkability, transit, and biking, according to Walk Score. Note that scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

• Walk Score: 91 - Walker's Paradise. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 63 - Good Transit. Many trips are possible by public transit.
• Bike Score: 88. Biking is a convenient option for most trips.

Schools

Ann Arbor is served by 42 public schools across 6 districts, including 23 elementary, 5 middle, and 14 high schools, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is a high-cost rental market. The median gross rent is $1,649 per month and the median household income is $82,212 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters here.

• Median monthly rent: $1,649 (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $82,212 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 55% (Census ACS 5-Year)

With 1,303 income-restricted units across 8 HUD-assisted properties in the city, affordable housing options exist but are limited relative to the overall rental market.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 affordable housing properties in Ann Arbor have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is low across the city's HUD-assisted and income-based housing stock.