Washtenaw County

MyTownView tracks 7 municipalities in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

7Municipalities
369,822Residents
128Articles
12Meetings (30d)
5Upcoming Events
$103,167Avg. Median Income
$486,157Avg. Home Value

Recent News

128
Apr 24This Chelsea gallery will feature art from students as young as 6ChelseaApr 24Man found guilty of killing Ann Arbor activist after just 90 minutes of deliberationAnn ArborApr 24Watch: Wolverine Tower’s demolition underway in Ann ArborAnn ArborApr 24Ann Arbor school officials to discuss next sinking fund request May 6Ann ArborApr 23Ypsilanti woman allegedly assaulted by security sues University of Michigan over footageYpsilantiApr 23Does Ypsilanti water authority even have the capacity to serve data centers, Los Alamos project?YpsilantiApr 23Semitrailer carrying steel coil overturns in Ann Arbor, closes ramp to I-94Ann ArborApr 23Award-winning filmmaker, brand strategist to speak at free Ypsilanti art eventYpsilantiApr 23Ann Arbor bus drivers push for new contractAnn ArborApr 23Ann Arbor teachers, supporters mount last stand for better pay ahead of contract voteAnn ArborApr 23Dexter roundabout construction, roadwork to close road through SeptemberDexterApr 22Ann Arbor cocktail bar voted top Michigan spot for promotions, paydays, survey findsAnn ArborApr 22Buffalo Wild Wings to close downtown Ann Arbor restaurant after 20-year runAnn ArborApr 22Nashville-based singer, songwriter coming to Ann Arbor’s The ArkAnn ArborApr 225th Ward council hopeful lacks trust in Ann Arbor’s housing density planAnn Arbor

Meetings

12

Upcoming

Apr 27City CouncilAnn ArborAgendaMay 4City CouncilAnn ArborAgenda

Recent

Apr 20City CouncilAnn ArborAgendaApr 16Housing CommissionAnn ArborApr 16City CouncilAnn ArborApr 14City CouncilAnn ArborApr 14Elizabeth Dean Fund CommitteeAnn ArborAgendaApr 14Budget and Labor CommitteeAnn ArborAgendaApr 13Council Liquor License Review CommitteeAnn ArborAgendaApr 6City CouncilAnn ArborAgenda

Upcoming Events

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APR25

Paddle Carving at the Rec

10:00 AM · 1866 Woodland Dr Saline, MI 48176
Saline
APR25

Family Puzzle Tournament at the Rec

11:00 AM · 1866 Woodland Dr, Saline, MI 48176
Saline
MAY1

Mario Kart Live at the Rec

6:30 PM · 1866 Woodland Dr Saline, MI 48176
Saline
SEP14

City Council Meeting

8:00 PM · 100 N Harris St, Saline MI 48176
Saline
NOV9

City Council Meeting

7:00 PM · 100 N Harris St, Saline MI 48176
Saline

Rankings in Washtenaw County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1ManchesterWashtenaw+6.2%
2Ann ArborWashtenaw+0.7%
3DexterWashtenaw+0.6%
4SalineWashtenaw+0.3%
5ChelseaWashtenaw+0.1%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1SalineWashtenaw8.5 total crimes per 1k
2ChelseaWashtenaw10.0 total crimes per 1k
3Ann ArborWashtenaw20.1 total crimes per 1k
4YpsilantiWashtenaw35.1 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Michigan State Police MICR

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1ManchesterWashtenaw1.54%
2ChelseaWashtenaw1.57%
3SalineWashtenaw1.62%
4DexterWashtenaw1.63%
5Ann ArborWashtenaw1.76%
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Source: MI Treasury Form 4029 Total Millage Rates

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1ManchesterWashtenaw95 / 100
2ChelseaWashtenaw95 / 100
3SalineWashtenaw94 / 100
4DexterWashtenaw94 / 100
5Ann ArborWashtenaw94 / 100
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Source: MI Treasury F-65 reports & MERS of Michigan

Municipalities

Ann Arbor

Pop. 122,036Income $81,089Homes $453,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Barton Hills

Pop. 430Income $250,001Homes $1,410,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Chelsea

Pop. 5,426Income $71,702Homes $312,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Dexter

Pop. 4,521Income $103,182Homes $421,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Manchester

Pop. 2,522Income $81,393Homes $232,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Saline

Pop. 9,006Income $90,662Homes $341,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Ypsilanti

Pop. 19,857Income $44,141Homes $232,700
City (Mayor-Council)