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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Ann Arbor.

About Ann Arbor, MI.

Ann Arbor, MI, is the county seat for Washtenaw County and is the fifth-largest city in the state. It is populated with 119,280 people and has risen 3.6 percent since the 2020 Census. It was founded in 1825 by John Allen and Elisha Walker Rumsey but had its fastest-growing rate in the mid-20th Century. Ann Arbor was named after the wives of those who founded the village. Both wives were named Ann. There are also bur oak trees that make up the city's name.

Like most northern states, snow, ice, and blizzards plague the winter months, stopping travel and business at times. Many people in Michigan love the summer months but find the winter bitterly cold. The ratings for summer are 9.2 out of ten and 4.2 out of ten for winter.

June, July, and August are the favored months, while December and January are the most uncomfortable due to the frigid temperatures. Rainfall averages 36 inches per year and other forms of precipitation average 137 days yearly. Highs in the area average 83 degrees, and lows average 17 degrees.

What to do in Ann Arbor, MI.

Listed below are the main attractions that will leave singles, couples, and families busy for hours.

• State Parks and Historic Sites: Fuller Park Pool, Island Park, West Park, Buhr Park Pool, Parker Mill County Park, Pittsfield Twp Parks & Rec, Swift Run Dog Park, Lillie Park, Delhi Metropark, German Park, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Detroit Observatory, Michigan Historic Preservation Network, Michigan Theater Foundation, State Street Area Association, Kempf House, Arbors Wellness, Herbana, Blue Llama Jazz Club, Blom Meadworks, Cherry Republic, Vault of Midnight, 16 Hands, Theatre Nova, St. Francis of Assisi, Hill Auditorium, and Aunt Agatha's.
• Museums: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Cobblestone Farm, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Kempf House, The Argus Museum, Univ of Mi Museum-Anthrplgcl, Hill Auditorium, Leslie Science and Nature Center, Herbarium-the University of MI, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the University of Michigan, Sterns Collect-Musical Instr, African American Cultural & Historical Museum, Washtenaw County Historical Soc, and University of Michigan Museum of Art.
• Entertainment for the Family: Whirly Ball of Ann Arbor, Photo Booth Plus Michigan, Colby Bounce, Tom Fivenson-Live Music, Amy's, A 2events, A2 Magic-Grams & Magic Shows, Zap Zone Laser Tag, ACT I-Square Dance Parties Callers & Barber Shop Quartets, and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.
• Bars and Nightclubs: Casey's Tavern, The Necto Night Club, Aut Bar, The Quarter Bistro, Conor O'Neill's Traditional, Score Keepers, Babs Underground Lounge, Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Blue Tractor, AC Corp Banfield, Cubs' AC, Alley Bar, and Banfield's Bar & Grill.
• Travel: Greyhound Bus Lines, Party Transit, AATA Blake Transit Center, Amtrak, STA Travel, Norfolk Southern, ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, and MI29-Gooding Airport.
• Shopping: Briarwood Mall, The Kerrytown Chime, Maple Village, Palumba, The Himalayan Bazaar.
• Events: Ann Arbor Summer Festival, American Romanian Festival.

Working in Ann Arbor, MI.

The economy has grown 1.3 percent since 2020, with an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent. This is lower than the national average of 6.0 percent.

The projected growth rate is positive over the next decade at 38.1 percent. Ann Arbor is higher than the national projected growth of 33.5 percent.

These are the top three industries in Ann Arbor, MI. Educational services are number one, health care/social assistance is second, and professional, scientific, and technical services are third.

Ann Arbor, MI Neighborhoods

The livability of Ann Arbor is rated 83 out of 100. The city and the communities are relatively safe and secure with good neighbors as most people find everything they need at nearby schools, stores, and markets.

1. Saline: Livability is 89 out of 100. Median home prices are $215,100. The rent is about $714.
2. Barton Hills: Livability is 72 out of 100. It is a high-class neighborhood with median home prices around $887,200, with a rent average of $1200+.
3. Ypsilanti: Livability is 69 out of 100. The median home prices are $130,000, with rent prices around $772. The lower rating than the rest of the neighborhoods and cities is because the crime rate is higher, but it comes with the added patrol.

Ann Arbor, MI. School District

Ann Arbor has 19 schools, including the University of Michigan, and the school district spends $14,322 per child. The school expenditure in America is $12,383. The ratio of student to teacher is 17.8, one of the highest numbers for the best education.

Moving to Ann Arbor, MI.

The City of Ann Arbor offers all the municipal services. Help and registering are available online or in-person for hookups. All information, such as names, phone numbers, links, and more, are found on the water connections page under services. You can even call the City Hall for additional assistance. Electricity and gas are supplied through Consumer Energy. All information is found on their website, and there are phone numbers for Customer Service for more information. You can choose a date and time for hookup services.

The Parks and Recreation Department delivers information on all recreational events in and around the city. There is so much information on events with calendars and more. Anything dealing with the topic is found on the page, and there are phone numbers to reach someone to get more information.

Ann Arbor, MI Housing

The cost of living is a bit higher than average in Ann Arbor. It is 17.5 percent higher than the US average. Household income is $56,835, with median home prices at $418,300.