University excellence; Michigan winter, high prop tax. Median home price runs about $426K with an effective property tax near 1.38% — roughly $5,879/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Ann Arbor
Median home price
$426K
Effective property tax
1.38%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
3/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
6/10
Culture & food
7/10
Healthcare
9/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
9/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
5/10
Who it fits: anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter.