Webster Township in Dexter offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle with clear, star-filled skies and fresh air, making it a desirable location for those seeking tranquility and proximity to Ann Arbor. The area features a mix of housing styles, from 100-year-old farmhouses on large plots to newer subdivisions with three-quarter-acre lots. Home styles include midcentury traditional, ranch, Colonial Revival, and contemporary, with prices ranging from $400,000 to $1.2 million. Dexter Community Schools serve the area, with highly rated institutions such as Wylie Elementary School, Creekside Intermediate School, Mill Creek Middle School, and Dexter High School, known for its strong sports and academic programs.
Residents enjoy numerous outdoor attractions, including Hudson Mills Metropark, which offers fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking trails, an 18-hole golf course, and disc golf. Dexter Community Park features play structures, picnic areas, and sports fields, while Dexter-Huron and Delhi Metroparks provide opportunities for wildlife spotting and water activities. Dining options are available in downtown Dexter, with family-friendly spots like Dexter's Pub and Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill. Essential amenities such as Busch's Fresh Food Market and Meijer are conveniently located within a short drive.
Webster Township is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal. Major local employers include the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and Concordia University. The area is well-connected, with U.S. Route 23 leading to Interstate 94, making Ann Arbor's city center a 10-mile drive away. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport is 33 miles from the township, and nearby hospitals include the University of Michigan Hospital and Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.
