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Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is a wonderful place to live: its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural a rac ons, and lively community offer something for everyone. Ann Arbor’s vibrant downtown area is filled with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and the city’s commitment to sustainability and green spaces is evident in its many parks and nature areas. The Huron River, Nichols Arboretum, and Border-to-Border Trail provide ample opportuni es for outdoor recrea on such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking.
Ann Arbor’s diverse array of cultural a rac ons includes world-class museums, art galleries, and performing arts spaces. The city is renowned for its thriving music scene, with numerous live music venues, featuring everything from jazz, to rock, to classical music. And the famous Ann Arbor Art Fair and the annual Ann Arbor Summer Fes val draw visitors from all over the world.
Finally, let’s not forget why families love calling Ann Arbor home! With award-winning, highly-ranked public and private schools, as well as a modern 5-branch public library system, parents can feel confident that their children are receiving a world-class educa on. In addi on, access to unlimited enrichment and recrea onal ac vi es for the whole family offers a high quality of life.
Within this guide, you will find helpful resources that showcase the many benefits and community offerings you have access to when you choose Ann Arbor living. I hope you’ll love this city as much as we do!
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The sixth largest city in Michigan, Ann Arbor is vibrant and diverse with a lively downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods. Largely known for the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is also home to Concordia University and Washtenaw Community College. Ann Arbor has more than 2,000 acres of tree-lined city parks, providing endless recrea on opportuni es including trails, golf courses, canoeing, tennis courts, athle c fields and more. Ann Arbor hosts several fes vals and events throughout the year, including the Ann Arbor Summer Fes val and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
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Belleville is a small city situated on the shore of Belleville Lake, which offers opportuni es for boa ng and fishing. The city’s popula on is approximately 4,000 and covers an area of 1.2 square miles. Belleville is known for its charming downtown area which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Belleville is also home to several parks, including Horizon Park and Victory Park, offering walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
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Situated 15 miles north of Ann Arbor, Brighton is a city with an established business community and plenty of outdoor recrea on op ons, such as Brighton State Recrea on and Island Lake State Recrea on area. The city has a popula on of approximately 8,000 and covers an area of around 3.7 square miles. Brighton hosts several fes vals and events throughout the year, including the Brighton Art Fes val and the Smokin’ Jazz and Barbecue Blues Fes val.
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Situated between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Canton is a township with a variety of neighborhoods, beau ful parks, and a world-class theater. The township has a popula on of approximately 91,000 and covers an area of around 36 square miles.
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The City of Canton
Centering around a lively downtown, Chelsea is a growing city situated near the edge of Waterloo and Pinckney Recrea on Areas. The city has a popula on of approximately 5,000 and covers an area of 3.6 square miles. Chelsea hosts several events throughout the year including the Chelsea Community Fair and the Sounds and Sights Fes val.
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DOWNTOWN, DEXTER
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Located about 8 miles west of Ann Arbor, Dexter is a charming small town, offering convenient access to the area’s lakes and metroparks. The village of Dexter has a popula on of approximately 4,000 and covers an area of around 1.9 square miles. Events throughout the year include Dexter Daze Fes val and the Dexter Farmers Market.
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The City of Dexter
RASS L AKE
Grass Lake is a rural village with about 1,000 residents situated near Waterloo Recrea on Area and several lakes that offer opportuni es for boa ng and fishing. The area covers around 1.2 square miles.
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The Village of Grass Lake
Gregory is a small rural community situated along the Pinckney Recrea on Area, offering endless outdoor recrea on for residents.
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ACKSON
Known for the Hot Air Jubilee, Jackson is a sizable city of over 33,000 with a rich history, a thriving economy, and beau ful parks. Jackson is situated approximately 40 miles south of Lansing and 75 miles west of Detroit, covering 10 square miles.
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M ANCHESTER
Located along the banks of the Raisin River, Manchester is a small village known for its annual Manchester Chicken Broil.
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The Village of Manchester
Conveniently situated between major Michigan ci es, Milan is a growing city with a historic downtown and outdoor recrea onal opportuni es.
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The City of Milan
A small village in southeast Livingston County, Pinckney offers convenient access to larger ci es and many outdoor recrea on opportuni es.
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The Village of Pinckney
Situated between Ann Arbor and Detroit, Plymouth is a charming and diverse city with a thriving arts and entertainment culture.
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S ALINE
Widely known for its annual Cel c Fes val, Saline is a community-centered small town outside of Ann Arbor with excellent schools. Saline has a popula on of approximately 9,000.
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Located north of Ann Arbor near Island Lake State Recrea on Area, South Lyon is a small city with a historic village and community feel. It has a popula on of approximately 12,000.
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With a popula on of just under 10,000, Tecumseh is a small city boas ng shops, restaurants, and small businesses housed in historic buildings. The city is surrounded by several parks and natural areas, including the Tecumseh Acres Park and the Hidden Lake Gardens which offer opportuni es for hiking.
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14 STONEBRIDGE
This community is made up of a few different neighborhoods. They vary from single-family homes to detached condominiums and condominium complexes. The community is surrounded by the gorgeous Stonebridge Golf Course. The en re community is located in Pi sfield Township.
WEST ANN ARBOR
Offering both access to rural and city life, west Ann Arbor is a pleasant residen al area and home to the city’s largest park.
15 ALLMENDINGER H EIGHTS
This neighborhood is considered one of the best Old West Side Ann Arbor neighborhoods. The charming homes vary in age and style, from Arts & Cra s to Tudors and Cape Cods. Many have been restored or remodeled while retaining most of their original features. This great loca on is within walking distance from the University of Michigan’s football stadium and downtown Ann Arbor.
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Dicken is a west side family neighborhood with tree-lined streets and modest 1- and 2-story homes. It includes Dicken Woods, a nature area behind the elementary school that was saved from development by neighbors and is now the site of school and community nature programs.
17 EBERWHITE
Located on the former property of Eber White, an early se ler, this neighborhood has a mix of homes of different eras. They are all within a few blocks of Eberwhite Woods, one of the city’s most beau ful, secluded natural areas.
