Glacier Highlands
Neighborhood in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Washtenaw County 48105
Mid-century homes in a family-friendly layout
Homes in Glacier Highlands were built during the 1960s and 1970s, though most properties have been renovated since. Architecture styles are typical of that time, including ranch-style houses and Colonial Revivals. “Since it was developed in the '60s and '70s, you’ll see more similarity in housing styles than in the downtown area,” says David Anderson, a Realtor with Howard Hanna who lived on the northside for several years. “The northside was built intentionally with neighborhoods that sit around parks and elementary schools.” In Glacier Highlands, kids can use sidewalks and clearly marked crosswalks on the way to the local elementary school. Front yards are shaded by mature trees and illuminated by streetlamps at night. A few homes have put out little lending libraries. It’s difficult to snag a property here, with homes spending an average of six days on the market. Home values range from $600,000 to $800,000, slightly above the average for Ann Arbor.
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Riverside trails and boat rentals at Gallup Park
The largest green space on the city's north side is Gallup Park, located 2 miles south. Gallup is known for its walking trails that crisscross along islands in the Huron River. According to the Ann Arbor parks department, it is the city’s most popular recreation area. In the summer, it’s open for boat rentals and barbecues; in the winter, heated restrooms are available. The park’s 2-mile trail loop connects to the Border-to-Border Trail, which stretches 35 miles across Washtenaw County. “It’s a great park,” Anderson says. “It’s really nice to ride your bike down there, but it’s harder on the way back because it’s all uphill.” To get to Gallup, Glazier Way and Earhart Road have bike lanes, and Huron Parkway is lined with a sidewalk.
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Local schools top the charts
Students can attend Martin Luther King Elementary School, which gets an A on Niche. The site ranks King among the top 2% of public elementary schools in the United States and the second best in Ann Arbor Public Schools. One of its standout features is KingCare, a before-and-after-school program with a long waitlist. Many homes in Glacier Highlands are less than a mile from the school, making this neighborhood popular with families. King is slated to be completely redone from 2027 to 2029, and during the construction kids will attend Logan Elementary.Clague Middle School rates an A, while Huron High School gets an A-plus. Huron is known for its International Baccalaureate program. The neighborhood is also less than a mile from the private Greenhills School for sixth to 12th grade. According to Niche, Greenhills rates an A-plus and ranks as the second-best private high school in Michigan.
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Home to the city’s oldest Memorial Day Parade
Glacier Highlands' biggest event is the Memorial Day Parade, which has happened annually since the neighborhood’s formation in the 1960s. The parade is Ann Arbor’s oldest and largest Memorial Day celebration. It runs throughout the neighborhood streets, and kids are invited to decorate bikes, wagons and strollers to compete for a prize for the most patriotic décor. The Glacier Highlands Neighborhood Association (GHNA), a volunteer-run group with no mandatory fees, runs the parade. GHNA plans weekly food trucks and monthly potlucks for residents at the centrally located Glacier Highlands Park. Even when there are no special events, the park is a popular neighborhood gathering spot thanks to its play structures and sand volleyball court.In between two college campuses
Glacier Highlands sits between two college campuses — the University of Michigan’s north campus and the faith-based Concordia University. As a result, the neighborhood is popular with professors looking for a quick drive to work. For residents planning to commute to the University of Michigan’s main campus or its hospital, downtown Ann Arbor is 3 miles away, a 10-minute drive that can sometimes take 20 minutes with rush-hour traffic. U.S. Route 23 is less than a mile from Glacier Highlands. This major highway heads south to connect with Interstate 94 on the way to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, which is 25 miles away. However, the proximity of Route 23 brings some road noise to the neighborhood.Shopping options along Plymouth Road
Plymouth Road is the closest retail hub, a mile north of Glacier Highlands. Plum Market and Busch's are two large grocery stores, and the Songbird Café is a popular spot for brunch or a cup of coffee. Carson's is a farm-to-table steakhouse with outdoor fireplaces. Rappourt is a trendy gastropub with happy hour deals. Buses run along Green Road, connecting to Plymouth Road in 10 minutes and downtown Ann Arbor in 30 minutes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judie Wu
Judie Wu
The Charles Reinhart Company
(734) 896-5518
197 Total Sales
2 in Glacier Highlands
$540K - $597K Price Range
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Jean Wedemeyer
Jean Wedemeyer
Responds QuicklyThe Charles Reinhart Company
(734) 821-3401
362 Total Sales
2 in Glacier Highlands
$590K - $620K Price Range
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Brent Flewelling
Brent Flewelling
Responds QuicklyCharles Reinhart Co-Ann Arbor
(734) 436-2193
525 Total Sales
3 in Glacier Highlands
$490K - $625K Price Range
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Sarah Maiga
Sarah Maiga
Maiga Homes
(947) 221-4894
145 Total Sales
1 in Glacier Highlands
$755,000 Price
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Patricia Mueller
Patricia Mueller
Associates in Real Estate
(734) 821-3982
56 Total Sales
3 in Glacier Highlands
$490K - $766K Price Range
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Maura Rains
Maura Rains
The Charles Reinhart Company
(313) 824-3750
209 Total Sales
3 in Glacier Highlands
$458K - $660K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Glacier Highlands Park
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glacier Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glacier Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glacier Highlands, Ann Arbor sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Glacier Highlands, Ann Arbor over the last 12 months is $817,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$732,500
Median Sale Price
$817,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$697,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
116
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,303
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
598
Median Age
44
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$206,931
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$208,923
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
88.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
69.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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