Real Estate Investing in Ypsilanti, Michigan

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 105,418 • Washtenaw County

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Should you buy in Ypsilanti, MI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $289,372
Avg Monthly Rent $1,495
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Avg Home Value
$289,372
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,495
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ann Arbor, MI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
39%
Days Pending
0/2
35 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Ann Arbor, MI metro
35
Days to pending
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Ypsilanti

1 College 13,324 Students 985 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Eastern Michigan University
4-Year Public · 13,324 students
📍 ~985 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 985 students living off-campus, Ypsilanti has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Neighborhoods in Ypsilanti

ZIP Codes in Ypsilanti, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ypsilanti, MI

Are there empty rentals in Ypsilanti, MI?

Ypsilanti, MI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MI rental market.

What kind of tenants rent in Ypsilanti, MI?

Tenant quality in Ypsilanti, MI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $1,495/mo.

What kind of market is Ypsilanti, MI for investors?

Our data puts Ypsilanti, MI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $289K and rents around $1,495/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is house hacking profitable in Ypsilanti, MI?

House hacking in Ypsilanti, MI is reasonable to execute. Prices around $289K and rents of $1,495/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How much is rent in Ypsilanti, MI?

Ypsilanti, MI rentals go for roughly $1,495/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $289K acquisition costs.

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