Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti is a city of 19,857 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, founded in 1823.
Why visit Ypsilanti
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 141 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Concordia University Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Ladies Literary Club and Michigan Firehouse Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ypsilanti
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, commonly shortened to Ypsi, is a city and college town located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 20,648. The city is bounded to the north by Superior Charter Township and on the west, south, and east by Ypsilanti Charter Township (a separately governed municipality). Ypsilanti is a part of the Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti metropolitan area, the Huron River Valley, and the Detroit–Warren–Ann Arbor combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Ypsilanti, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Concordia University Ann Arbor
School · 3.8 mi
Lutheran university in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
School · 0.4 mi
Comprehensive, co-educational public university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
Riverside Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
76 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti
Museums and landmarks34
Eastern Michigan University Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Pease Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Auditorium in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
494 College Place, Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Brinkerhoff-Becker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Michigan, United States
Ladies' Literary Club Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
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Parker Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Mill located at 4650 Geddes Road, east of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Starkweather Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
EMU campus building
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Automotive museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes141
YPBOR F.M
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
Serves Sichuan dishes, specifically Yanbangcai from the Zigong prefecture.
2800 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Antonio's Coney Island
Restaurant · Honduran · 1.9 mi
2896 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti
Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00;...
Aubree's
Restaurant · Pizza, Grill · 0.6 mi
39 East Cross Street, Ypsilanti
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Blazin' Burgerz
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.8 mi
2593 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Casablanca
Restaurant · Moroccan, Middle Eastern · 1.5 mi
2333 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
China Chef
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
2870 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Cuppy's Best Soulful Bistro
Restaurant · Southern · 1.6 mi
2469 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti
Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Encuentro Latino
Restaurant · Guatemalan · 0.4 mi
228 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti
Mo,We,Th 11:00-19:30; Tu 11:00-14:30; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa,Su 09:00-19:30
129 more on the map.
History
Originally a trading post established in 1809 by a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff's Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name "Ypsilanti", after Demetrios Ypsilantis, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff's Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, the year its namesake effectively won the war for Greek Independence at the Battle of Petra, with the two communities eventually merging. A bust of Demetrios Ypsilantis by Greek sculptor Christopher Nastos stands between a Greek and a US flag at the base of the landmark Ypsilanti Water Tower.
Elijah McCoy lived in Ypsilanti with his family after moving from Canada following the Civil War. In Ypsilanti, racial barriers prevented him from working immediately as an engineer, so he took a position as a fireman and oiler for the Michigan Central Railroad while experimenting with machinery in a home workshop. It was during this period in Ypsilanti that he developed his first automatic lubricator. Today, Ypsilanti honors McCoy’s connection to the city with a Michigan historical marker at or near his former home and workshop.
From the History section of Ypsilanti, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
326 James L Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
Churches and places of worship50
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
866 Monroe Avenue, Ypsilanti
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare28
The Heilman Center for Pain and Spine Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
135 South Prospect Street, Ypsilanti
Map of Ypsilanti
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.8 in | 16.6 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.4 in | 17.1 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 11.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ann Arbor Se (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washtenaw County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Willow Run Airport (YIP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Ann Arbor 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Wayne 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Westland 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Romulus 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Garden City 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- South Lyon 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Inkster 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Livonia 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Novi 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- THE SHOP Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Pease Auditorium at Night, (1914), Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- PeaseAuditoriumEMUYpsilantiMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madonna Statue at the Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ypsilanti, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Ypsilanti Water Tower - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Ypsilanti-13 (2809992756), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti (2809944772), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-5 (2809099781), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-14 (2809145567), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti Water Tower (2804682310), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-1 (2809098455), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-11 (2809991946), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-15 (2809145907), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-8 (2809101295), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-12 (2809992256), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-7 (2809100915), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
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- Ypsilanti-9 (2809948282), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti-10 (2809948678), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Ypsilanti Water Tower 2011, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 411 Florence Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- East Cross Street Depot Town, brian cors from Ypsilanti, MI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ParkerMillAnnArborMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brinkerhoff-BeckerHouseYpsilantiMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arden H. Ballard House 089694pu-adjusted, Victor Stankiewitz, Public domain
- Eastern Michigan University-41 (2804698968), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-48 (2803854903), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-47 (2803854481), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-42 (2804699314), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-46 (2803854119), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-40 (2803851735), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-44 (2804700066), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-53 (2803857003), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-43 (2803852943), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-45 (2803853693), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Detroit Publishing Company - MSNC Old Gymnasium, Detroit Publishing Company, Public domain
- Detroit Publishing Company - MSNC Old Gymnasium(02), Detroit_Publishing_Company_-_MSNC_Old_Gymnasium.jpg : Detroit Publishing Company derivative work: Boseritwik, Public domain
- Giacomo Scinardo pianist 3, Pianoforte88, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eastern Michigan University-38 (2803850881), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Eastern Michigan University-37 (2803850407), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
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