Ypsilanti, MI Townhome for Sale

Ypsilanti, commonly called “Ypsi,” is a small city in southeast Michigan with just over 20,000 people and is best known for being home to Eastern Michigan University, EMU. The city also has a rich automotive and manufacturing history. Ford Motor’s Willow Run Plant was the world's leading producer of bomber planes during World War II. However, the city faced hardship when General Motors closed the last large factory in 2010. “Ypsi was crushed when the factory shut down,” says David Anderson, a Realtor with Howard Hanna, who has lived in the area for 40 years. “But it’s really, really come back as a great funky little city. Just because it's hard to spell or pronounce — don't write off Ypsilanti.” The city has become a quirky college town that is often considered a more affordable alternative to Ann Arbor, which is just 8 miles away. It’s a place where residents keep bees and chickens and shop locally for crystals and antiques. “Ypsi is vibrant, and it’s weird,” says Mary Dettling, a former real estate agent who lived in Ypsilanti for 10 years. “There’s something gritty and real about it. It’s a mixture of all folks, and it’s got a huge artsy vibe.” The median home price in