Electricity rates in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI ranks 1 of 35 Michigan cities for the highest median home value ($435,100). Ann Arbor, Michigan has 121,179 residents in 49,907 households; 25.0% heat with electricity.
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Ann Arbor on the map
Washtenaw County, with Ann Arbor marked
Who supplies Ann Arbor
Washtenaw County lists 2 utilities for Ann Arbor, MI, a city of 121,179: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Washtenaw County page.
Housing and heating in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI: 34,545 of 53,715 homes were built before 1980 and 7,798 in 2000 or later. Ann Arbor, MI has 22,524 detached houses, 19,626 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 151 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Ann Arbor, MI
% of homes by decade built, Ann Arbor, MI
- 15pre-40
- 540s
- 1150s
- 1860s
- 1670s
- 1080s
- 1190s
- 700s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Ann Arbor, MI
| Ann Arbor, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI, median year built | 1971 | 1978 | -7 years | 9 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, built before 1980 | 64.3% | 52.9% | +11.4 points | 26 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, built 2000 or later | 14.5% | 20.7% | -6.1 points | 6 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, detached houses | 41.9% | 57.0% | -15.1 points | 34 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 36.5% | 25.5% | +11.1 points | 3 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, mobile homes | 0.3% | 3.8% | -3.5 points | 32 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, renter households | 54.4% | 38.4% | +16.0 points | 4 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, median home value | $435,100 | $353,000 | +$82,100 | 1 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, median gross rent a month | $1,552 | $1,400 | +$152 | 4 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, people per household | 2.19 | 2.34 | -0.15 | 30 of 35 |
Facts about Ann Arbor
- Residents of Ann Arbor, MI, ACS 2023
- 121,1795 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Ann Arbor, MI
- $81,0897 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Ann Arbor, MI
- 49,9072.43 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Ann Arbor, MI
- 45.6%22,776 owners and 27,131 renter households
- Housing units in Ann Arbor, MI
- 53,7153,808 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Ann Arbor, MI
- 25.0%12,472 of 49,907 homes
- Land area of Ann Arbor, MI
- 28.3 sq mi4,277.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Ann Arbor, MI
- 1.8%at 618 kWh a month over the $81,089 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Ann Arbor, MI
- 119NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 98.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Ann Arbor, MI
- 197134,545 of 53,715 homes (64.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Ann Arbor, MI
- $435,100$1,552 gross rent a month, 4.28% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Ann Arbor
Compare Ann Arbor with nearby cities
| City near Ann Arbor, MI | Distance from Ann Arbor | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 121,179 | $81,089 | 1971 | $435,100 | 119 | 26.2% |
| Westland, MI | 18.1 mi east | 84,155 (-37,024) | $62,216 (-$18,873) | 1969 (-2 yr) | $176,500 (-$258,600) | 170 (+51) | 9.4% (-16.8 pts) |
| Novi, MI | 18.7 mi northeast | 66,224 (-54,955) | $110,938 (+$29,849) | 1992 (+21 yr) | $399,100 (-$36,000) | 156 (+37) | 18.7% (-7.5 pts) |
| Livonia, MI | 20.1 mi northeast | 94,058 (-27,121) | $96,317 (+$15,228) | 1964 (-7 yr) | $265,300 (-$169,800) | 177 (+58) | 16.1% (-10.1 pts) |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 23.0 mi east | 62,099 (-59,080) | $61,035 (-$20,054) | 1958 (-13 yr) | $174,900 (-$260,200) | 173 (+54) | 9.9% (-16.3 pts) |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 23.2 mi northeast | 83,316 (-37,863) | $101,863 (+$20,774) | 1978 (+7 yr) | $333,200 (-$101,900) | 172 (+53) | 20.2% (-5.9 pts) |
Who lives in Ann Arbor: income, cars, homes
Of 61,541 workers in Ann Arbor, MI, 16,122 work from home, 28,037 drive alone, 4,506 ride transit and 8,034 walk. In Ann Arbor, MI, 14,930 of 25,690 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 25,181 households moved in since 2018 and 8,280 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Ann Arbor, MI homes: 26,539 have 3+ bedrooms, 11,216 none or one, median 5.0 rooms. 25,145 residents of Ann Arbor, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 27.7. In Ann Arbor, MI, 5,890 households own no vehicle and 21,959 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Ann Arbor, MI, 12,134 of 49,907 households earn under $35,000, 11,557 $35,000-$75,000, 12,865 $75,000-$150,000 and 13,351 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Ann Arbor, MI
| Ann Arbor, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI, households under $35,000 | 24.3% | 22 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, households $150,000 or more | 26.8% | 6 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, residents below poverty | 23.0% | 9 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, median age | 27.7 | 33 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.4% | 30 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, households without a vehicle | 11.8% | 12 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 44.0% | 27 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, workers at home | 26.2% | 1 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, cost-burdened renters | 58.1% | 7 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, moved in since 2018 | 50.5% | 2 of 35 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, moved in before 2000 | 16.6% | 27 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI: 49,907 households at $1,435 a year per home for electricity (Washtenaw County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $71.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,192 a year per household.
| Group in Ann Arbor, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Ann Arbor, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI, all households | 49,907 | $1,435 | $71.6 million | 1.77% |
| Ann Arbor, MI, homeowners | 22,776 | $1,818 | $41.4 million | 2.24% |
| Ann Arbor, MI, renters | 27,131 | $829 | $22.5 million | 1.02% |
Outage risk around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 115 wind and 4 tornado, 98.2 per 100,000 residents of 121,179. Top gust near Ann Arbor, MI: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Ann Arbor, MI: $7.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Ann Arbor, MI
wind and tornado reports, Ann Arbor, MI
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| Ann Arbor, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2015 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2019 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2020 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2021 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2023 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2024 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, 2025 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
Analyst note on Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI counts 121,179 residents in 49,907 households, on 28.3 square miles. Household income in Ann Arbor, MI is $81,089; 22,776 of its 49,907 households own. 12,472 of the 49,907 occupied homes in Ann Arbor, MI heat with electricity.
Ann Arbor, MI has 53,715 housing units, 3,808 of them vacant or seasonal. Ann Arbor, MI ranks 1 of 35 Michigan cities for people working from home (26.2% of workers). Ann Arbor, MI ranks 2 of 35 Michigan cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (25%).
Ann Arbor, MI ranks 3 of 35 Michigan cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (37%).
ZIP codes in Ann Arbor
| ZIP area touching Ann Arbor, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Ann Arbor | Share of Ann Arbor's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 48103 (Ann Arbor, MI) | 12.7% | 30.0% |
| 48105 (Ann Arbor, MI) | 15.2% | 26.6% |
| 48104 (Ann Arbor, MI) | 95.4% | 26.4% |
| 48108 (Ann Arbor, MI) | 20.3% | 12.1% |
| 48109 (Ann Arbor, MI) | 99.4% | 4.9% |
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Questions on Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Washtenaw County lists 2 utilities.
Ann Arbor: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Ann Arbor, MI: rank 5 of 35 by its 121,179 residents, rank 7 of 35 by $81,089 median income.
Ann Arbor: how many homes heat with electricity?
Ann Arbor, MI: 12,472 of 49,907 occupied homes, 25.0%; Washtenaw County 18.4%.
Ann Arbor: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $81,089 median income in Ann Arbor, MI.
Ann Arbor: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Ann Arbor, MI may be closed.
Ann Arbor: damaging storms reported nearby?
119 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Ann Arbor, MI, 2015 to 2025, 98.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor, MI: median home built 1971; 34,545 of 53,715 homes (64.3%) predate 1980, 22,524 are detached and 19,626 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Ann Arbor, MI work from home?
16,122 of 61,541 workers.
How many Ann Arbor, MI renters struggle with rent?
14,930 of 25,690 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Ann Arbor, MI?
26,539 of 53,715 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.0 rooms.