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Ypsilanti, Michigan · ZIP 48198

Ypsilanti — ZIP 48198

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Ypsilanti (48198) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Ypsilanti. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $231K.

30OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index35/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency20%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$231K
Median rent$1,604/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$231K

Median Rent

$1,604/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,642

Violent Crime

1,297

Property Crime

5,345

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washtenaw County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Ypsilanti International Elementary SchoolPK–05416
32%
37%
South Pointe Scholars Charter AcademyKG–08631
31%
40%
Erickson Elementary01–06271
17%
17%
Rawsonville Elementary SchoolKG–05313
12%
17%
Global Tech AcademyPK–08213
8%
17%
Ypsilanti Community Middle School05–08456
3%
13%
Holmes ElementaryKG–06191
3%
8%
YPSI Connected Community SchoolKG–0874
3%
12%
Ford Early Learning CenterPK–06233Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,507

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

33.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48198 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48198 has a school score of 35/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48198 is approximately $231K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48198 in Ypsilanti has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.