Washtenaw County

MI · Pop. 86,130 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washtenaw County is a mixed county in MI with a population of approximately 86,130.

$/Acre: $6,410

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 155.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.53%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index95.3

Median Household Income$83,519

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,410

Median Home Price$507K

Acres for Sale2894

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall31.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,228 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K459

Property Crime /100K534

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak