Market Intel
LIVEAnn Arbor real estate data, decoded for tech workers. Updated monthly.
Ann Arbor Home Prices
Up 3.6% year-over-year
Supply & Demand Indicators
Inventory Levels
Days on Market
A balanced market typically has 4-6 months of supply. Ann Arbor sits below that threshold, indicating steady demand. Buyers can expect fair competition without the bidding wars common in coastal metros.
Can You Afford Ann Arbor?
Affordable Home Price by Role (4x Salary Rule)
Most tech roles can comfortably afford Ann Arbor's median-priced home — a stark contrast to SF, NYC, or Seattle where even senior engineers struggle with housing costs.
How Ann Arbor Compares
Cost of Living Index (100 = National Average)
What Your Salary Buys
Purchasing power multiplier moving to Ann Arbor
| From | COL Index | Multiplier | $150K Feels Like |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 187 | 1.91x | $286K |
| San Francisco | 180 | 1.84x | $276K |
| Seattle | 155 | 1.58x | $237K |
| Denver | 128 | 1.31x | $196K |
| Austin | 113 | 1.15x | $173K |
| Chicago | 107 | 1.09x | $164K |
What $500K Buys You
A parking spot. Maybe.
A very small 1BR in an outer borough
A condo with a view of another condo
A decent starter home, 30 min from downtown
A 3BR/2BA home with a yard, 10 min from Google's campus, in a top school district
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Source: Data compiled from Zillow, Redfin, BLS, and public records. Updated monthly.