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Washtenaw County
  • County in Michigan
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Washtenaw County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade A

    Washtenaw County is located in Michigan with a population of 372,428. Washtenaw County is one of the best places to live in Michigan. In Washtenaw County, most residents own their homes. In Washtenaw County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Washtenaw County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Washtenaw County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    372,428

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $293,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,218
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Washtenaw County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      160.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      2.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      56
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      50.7
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      232.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,385.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.7
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      national  11%

    Working in Washtenaw County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,198
    National
    $69,021

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