Ypsilanti
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Ypsilanti, affectionately known as 'Ypsi,' is a small city with historic charm set along the Huron River in southeast Michigan. It's renowned for its lively arts and music community, independent spirit, and proximity to Ann Arbor. With a blend of antique architecture and eclectic culture, it's welcoming to creatives, students, and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
20,648
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.24°, -83.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,445
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-26.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
879 mm
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
1
Cafes
8
Nightlife
11
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YIP
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.