Ypsilanti
Find a Fresh Start in Ypsilanti
Want to be on a first-name basis with this hip town? Just refer to it as “Ypsi” from now on, and you’ll fit right in with the locals. An influx of people from near and far are settling down in Ypsi due to its authentic and innovative atmosphere. This unconventional getaway spot is truly a place for everyone, and we can promise you’ll never want to leave once you experience Ypsilanti.
Want to see the real Yspi? Let’s explore.
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Live, Work, and Play in Ypsilanti
An edgy college town
Ypsilanti is everything you would expect from a college town—rich in character and full of pride for its local campus and surrounding community. A vibrant blend of youthful and wise, Ypsi is home to Eastern Michigan University students and long-standing locals. Eastern Michigan graduates love to stick around Ypsi and contribute to the area’s various local businesses.
Job opportunities
Less than 20 minutes from its neighboring city of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti offers plenty of job opportunities for its residents within a short commute. However, for residents who want to work in the heart of town, Eastern Michigan University employs more than 1,400 professionals. Automotive manufacturing is also a popular industry in the area, with Ford Motor Company as a top employer.
Schools
Ypsilanti Community Schools features several specialty schools in addition to public schools. ACTech High School students receive individualized instruction on the arts, humanities, and logistics. To expose students to a more collegiate-like experience, ACTech encourages students to participate in educational workshops and research projects.
Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University, which has an enrollment of approximately 17,500 undergraduate students and 4,800 graduate students.
Year in and year out events
Many of Ypsilanti’s annual events revolve around the arts and live entertainment. One in particular will surely have you saying, “Thank you, Thank you very much!”—Ypsi’s Elvisfest is the largest Elvis tribute concert in the country. First Fridays Ypsilanti and DIYpsi accommodate the area’s art lovers with monthly art and culture walks.
Wondering What's Around?
Our Favorite Local Picks
Ypsilanti Farmers Market
Growing Hope, a nonprofit working to increase community access to fresh and healthy food, operates farmers markets in the area’s two main districts—Depot Town and Downtown. The farmers markets feature a variety of vendors, including fresh produce and home goods.
VISIT THE MARKET »Unicorn Feed & Supply
Experience the magic of Ypsi at Unicorn Feed & Supply, an imaginative oasis of all things sparkly. Add some flair to your everyday with one of the store’s unique stickers, terrariums, or fairy gardens.
SHOP NOW »734 Brewing Company
Deemed the place to be on Friday nights in Ypsi, 734 Brewing Company has live music and local food. Grab the mic on Tuesdays for their weekly karaoke night.
GRAB THE MIC »YpsiFest
YpsiFest—an embodiment of all things wonderfully Ypsilanti—is a 3-day community celebration of Ypsilanti Heritage, featuring live music and entertainment.
CELEBRATE YPSI »In Love with Ypsilanti?
If you’re ready to get groovin’ in Ypsilanti, we don’t blame you. This town is truly a breath of fresh air, and we’d love to help you find the home of your dreams here. Get in touch with the Picknell Team to learn more about the area—we can even schedule a showing of your favorite Ypsilanti homes!
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