Did you know that Ann Arbor's Main Street is on the "Best streets in the nation" list? Or how about that Forbes.com named Ann Arbor the Top College Sports Town?
There are many reasons why Ann Arbor, MI is a great place to live. Ann Arbor is a friendly place where big-city amenities intersect with small town charm. Richly diverse, the community provides a quality of life that is remarkably different and nationally acclaimed. The key attributes of Ann Arbor include a well-educated workforce, strong infrastructure, easy access to major transportation hubs, and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurism.
With two major universities, hundreds of high-tech and life science businesses, Ann Arbor has one of the most highly skilled, highly educated work forces in the nation. The population of the county is 325,000 and the two largest cities are home to two universities - the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
Some key facts about Ann Arbor, MI:
- #46 on CNN Money’s “Best Places to Live” (2010)
- #23 on Business Week’s “Best Places to Raise Your Kids,” (2009)
- #24 on Popular Science’s “Top Green Cities” (2008)
- #5 on Sperling’s “Best Place to Live” (2007)
- #1 on Forbes Magazine’s “Top Sports Town” (2009)