Moving to or from Ann Arbor?
The University of Michigan's 51,000 students. The Big House — Michigan Stadium — holding 107,000 for Saturday games. A walkable, bike-friendly college town that punches far above its weight on national 'best places to live' lists.
- 125,000 City population
- 375,000 Metro area
- 1824 Founded
- Southeast Michigan (Huron River) Region
Why people move to Ann Arbor.
- University of Michigan — 51,000+ students and the nation's best-funded public research university
- Michigan Stadium (The Big House) — largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere
- Walkable downtown with a legitimate food scene for a city of 125,000
- Top 'best places to live' in US surveys for a decade
- Domino's Pizza founded here (original Ypsilanti location adjacent)
- One of the most-educated populations per capita in the US
Ann Arbor's Michigan Stadium — 'The Big House' — holds 107,601 fans, making it the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere and the third-largest in the world. For Michigan home football games, the stadium becomes the fourth-most-populated 'city' in Michigan for about 4 hours every Saturday fall afternoon.
Where people live in Ann Arbor.
A quick guide to Ann Arbor's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown / Main Street
Walkable urban core with restaurants and the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.
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Kerrytown
Historic market district with Zingerman's Deli.
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Burns Park
Family-oriented established neighborhood.
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Old West Side
Historic neighborhood with Craftsman homes.
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Water Hill
Walkable near-downtown residential with the annual Water Hill Music Fest.
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North Campus (UM)
University engineering campus area.
Where people spend their time in Ann Arbor.
- University of Michigan Central Campus Central Ann Arbor
- Michigan Stadium (The Big House) South Campus
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Downtown
- University of Michigan Museum of Art Central Campus
- Nichols Arboretum East of Campus
- Kerrytown Market Kerrytown
Planning a Ann Arbor move.
- Michigan football home games (6–7 Saturdays) create 100,000+ visitor traffic.
- UM student turnover (May/August) creates peak demand.
- Historic downtown streets are narrow.
- Michigan MPSC licensing is required.
Moving in Ann Arbor: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Ann Arbor?
Local moves run $850–$2,900 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,800–$6,400 for 3–4 bedroom. Ann Arbor is pricier than most Michigan markets due to university demand.
Should I avoid Michigan home football weekends?
Yes. 107,000+ fans shut down much of Ann Arbor on home Saturdays. Traffic, parking, and hotels all lock up.
Do Ann Arbor movers need a state license?
Yes. Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Ann Arbor?
May and September–October (outside home football Saturdays).
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