Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ypsilanti

Affordability

Ypsilanti has a median household income of $46,588 and a median gross rent of $1,080 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 67% of residents renting their homes, demand for income-restricted housing is significant in this community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Ypsilanti Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 657 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report incidents.

Getting Around Ypsilanti

Scores below reflect walkability, transit, and bikeability in the areas around Ypsilanti's assisted properties, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 91 - Walker's Paradise. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 57 - Good Transit. Transit is convenient for many trips.
• Bike Score: 83. Biking is a strong option for getting around.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 31 schools across 13 districts serve Ypsilanti, including 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 11 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Ypsilanti, MI

The median household income in Ypsilanti is $46,588 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,080 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference here. Lease Lantern has identified 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Ypsilanti, covering 1,649 units across the city.

• Median household income: $46,588/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $1,080/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 67% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 11 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Ypsilanti, 2 fall within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 9 properties carry lower flood exposure according to flood zone mapping data.