{"id":91082,"date":"2024-01-12T13:10:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T21:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91082"},"modified":"2024-03-16T16:19:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T23:19:18","slug":"affordable-ann-arbor-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-ann-arbor-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Ann Arbor Suburbs to Live in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often called &#8220;Tree Town&#8221; for its dense forests, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/782\/MI\/Ann-Arbor\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor, MI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an iconic Midwestern city. There are countless things to do in the city whether you check out the University of Michigan campus and watch a football game, explore the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and check out the Kerrytown District. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No wonder 121,500 people are living in Ann Arbor. If you&#8217;re considering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/782\/MI\/Ann-Arbor\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a home in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expect the median home sale price to be around $429,950, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/782\/MI\/Ann-Arbor\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average rent for an apartment in Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be about $3,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If those numbers are out of your budget, don&#8217;t worry. To help you find the right place to buy a home, Redfin has gathered a list of the 10 best affordable Ann Arbor suburbs to check out. And they&#8217;re all less than 30 miles away from the city. That way you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Ann Arbor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor.jpg\" alt=\"Campus in Ann Arbor, MI\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ann-Arbor-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Westland<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $180,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $163\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20931\/MI\/Westland\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,262<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 27 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20931\/MI\/Westland\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westland, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20931\/MI\/Westland\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westland, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $180,000, Westland claims the first spot on our list of affordable Ann Arbor suburbs. About 85,400 people live in this suburban area and you&#8217;ll only be about 30 minutes away from downtown Ann Arbor. If you&#8217;re considering moving to this area make sure to play a round of golf at Mack Mayfield Municipal Golf Course, explore the Nankin Mills Recreation Area, and see a show at The Token Lounge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Romulus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $200,750\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$147\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17753\/MI\/Romulus\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,341\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17753\/MI\/Romulus\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romulus, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17753\/MI\/Romulus\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romulus, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second most affordable suburb in Ann Arbor is Romulus. A 23 mile drive away from downtown Ann Arbor, you can explore the area in no time. Some popular things to do in Romulus include checking out one of the local parks in town or exploring the charming downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: South Lyon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$226,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$131\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 19 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19035\/MI\/South-Lyon\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Lyon, MI homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19035\/MI\/South-Lyon\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Lyon, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive just 19 miles away from Ann Arbor and you&#8217;ll reach South Lyon, another great suburb. Even with a population of about 11,700, there are plenty of cool things to check out in South Lyon. If you find yourself moving here, make sure to explore the charming downtown area, visit the Witches Hat Depot Museum, and check out McHattie Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Tecumseh<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $238,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $181\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19908\/MI\/Tecumseh\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,115\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 27 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19908\/MI\/Tecumseh\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tecumseh, MI homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19908\/MI\/Tecumseh\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tecumseh, MI apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than South Lyon is Tecumseh, the next suburb on our list. With a population close to 8,700, there is still plenty to do in this Ann Arbor suburb. Plan to spend the day visiting Indian Crossing Trails Park which has plenty of trails, see a show at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts, and explore downtown Tecumseh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown.jpg\" alt=\"michigan theatre in downtown ann arbor michigan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-262x150.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-1100x630.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ann-arbor-michigan-downtown-524x300.jpg 524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Ypsilanti<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $242,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$187\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21108\/MI\/Ypsilanti\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,166\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21108\/MI\/Ypsilanti\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ypsilanti, MI homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21108\/MI\/Ypsilanti\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ypsilanti, MI apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 11 miles away from downtown Ann Arbor is Ypsilanti, another great suburb to consider moving to. Home to 20,600 residents, this affordable town can be an awesome choice for people looking to remain close to Ann Arbor without paying the price for a home in the city. In Ypsilanti, you can admire the historic Ypsilanti Water Tower, visit Riverside Park, explore the Eastern Michigan University campus, and wander through Depot Town, a historic district with charming shops, galleries, and restaurants housed in vintage buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Brighton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$260,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $214\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2735\/MI\/Brighton\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,812\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 19 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2735\/MI\/Brighton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2735\/MI\/Brighton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brighton, MI apartments for rent\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another noteworthy Ann Arbor suburb is Brighton, where you&#8217;ll find the home prices are about $170K less than in Ann Arbor. With just about 7,400 people living in Brighton, it&#8217;s a great suburb to consider living in. Make sure to visit Brighton Lake, check out charming downtown Brighton, and camp at one of the nearby campgrounds &#8211; you&#8217;ll never tire of exploring this great suburb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Milan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $285,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $206\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13941\/MI\/Milan\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milan, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13941\/MI\/Milan\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milan, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seventh on our list of affordable Ann Arbor suburbs is Milan, which is about a 16 mile drive into the city center. With a population of close to 6,100, living in Milan is a great alternative to Ann Arbor&#8217;s hustle and bustle. If you find yourself moving to this suburb, make sure to check out parks like Milan Nature Park and Gump Lake Park or visit one of the local cafes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962.jpg\" alt=\"Kensington Metro Park outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan..To see some of my personal favorites, please visit my lightbox.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-236x150.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-990x630.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-171147962-471x300.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Saline<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$307,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $220\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18173\/MI\/Saline\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,200\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18173\/MI\/Saline\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saline, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18173\/MI\/Saline\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saline, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve lived in the Ann Arbor area for some time, chances are you know of our eighth suburb &#8211; Saline. About 8,900 people live in Saline, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Ann Arbor&#8217;s population while remaining only 10 minutes from the city. Once living in Saline, be sure to hike the Curtiss Trail at Curtiss Park, check out downtown Saline, or explore The Creature Conservancy just outside of town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Wixom<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $338,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $200\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21084\/MI\/Wixom\/rental-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,025\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21084\/MI\/Wixom\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wixom, MI homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21084\/MI\/Wixom\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wixom, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without traffic, you&#8217;ll be in downtown Ann Arbor in about 35 minutes, making Wixom a great place to rent or buy a home this year. Just about 17,200 people live in this suburb, but you&#8217;ll find lots of outdoor activities in Wixom. Fun activities to do in Wixom include visiting the Wixom Habitat, a park with beautiful greenery, walking the Farm Loop Trail, and grabbing a meal at one of the many local restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Whitmore Lake<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $349,900\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $211\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26840\/MI\/Whitmore-Lake\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Average rent for an apartment<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,066\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Distance from Ann Arbor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13 miles<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26840\/MI\/Whitmore-Lake\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitmore Lake, MI homes for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/26840\/MI\/Whitmore-Lake\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitmore Lake, MI apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the 10th spot on our list of affordable Ann Arbor suburbs is Whitmore Lake. If you&#8217;re lucky to avoid traffic, it&#8217;ll only take about 15 minutes to drive into Ann Arbor. This suburb has a population of 7,500 and you can spend the day at Whitmore Lake where you can boat, grab a meal by the water, or enjoy the views. There&#8217;s always something to check out while living in this charming town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Affordability is based on whether a suburb&#8217;s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Ann Arbor and under a 30-mile drive from downtown Ann Arbor. Median home sale price data and average rent price from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during December 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Ann Arbor suburbs. 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