Live in Ypsilanti: A Family-Friendly Place to Call Home

Ypsilanti is all about community, making families new to the area feel right at home here. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation, Ypsi is an ideal place to call home.   

Read below and find out why Ypsilanti is the perfect family friendly place to call home.  
 

Educational Opportunities 

Ypsilanti Community High School

Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) provides K-12 students with educational options including a Spanish Immersion dual language program. YCS recently received a System of Distinction Award for educator commitment in 2022. Nearby, Lincoln Consolidated schools in Augusta Township offer additional K-12 opportunities to explore.  

For collage aged students, Washtenaw Community College made Niche.com’s top community colleges in the US list, and Eastern Michigan University is an accredited 4-year university recognized for their education and business degrees, and is a top-rated LGBTQ friendly university in Michigan.  

Parkridge Community Center

Additional learning outside of the classroom are hosted by various organizations. Check out the Ypsilanti District Library branches for teen events, reading challenges, and programs. See planned summer camps at Riverside Arts Center and after school programming at Parkridge Community Center.   
 

Family-Friendly Museums  

Fun fact: You can explore a handful of interesting museums in Ypsilanti. Visiting the museums is a perfect way to spend weekends or days off with the family.  

Ypsi’s auto history lives on at the Automotive Heritage Museum with cars on display once produced in Ypsilanti like Corvairs and Hudsons. Within walking distance is the Michigan Firehouse Museum  showcasing Michigan’s firefighting history over the decades.  Car enthusiasts love the numerous auto shows that take place honoring Ypsi’s history.  
 

Family-Owned and Operated Businesses    

Ypsilanti is home to many locally owned and operated businesses inspired by family for decades. You have everything you need within minutes of home, making it easy to support small businesses for everyday needs, lunch or dinner, and even a mini shopping spree at beloved Ypsilanti shops. When living in Ypsi, you’ll get to know friendly business owners and their teams.  
 

Transportation Around Town  

Biking around Ypsi

Ypsi makes it easy to travel around by bus and bike. The city spans 4.5 square miles, so everything feels close to home. The Ypsilanti Transit Center is located on Pearl Street downtown Ypsilanti and run by the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority.  The AAATA also offers airport services, FlexRide, and provides senior and accessible services. 

Find a strong biking community in Ypsi. The city received a silver award for being a bike-friendly community. Groups like Bike Ypsi host repair pop-ups at the Depot Town Farmers Market on Saturdays, and several bike repair stations are set up at various parks. Hop on the Border to Border trail and ride through Washtenaw County on a mixture of paved pathways, bike lanes, and trails.  

Accessible Healthcare  

Corner Health Center

Have peace of mind knowing numerous healthcare options are just miles from home. Trinity Health offers comprehensive healthcare services, and urgent care centers are spread across the area. More healthcare options include affordable and inclusive healthcare at Corner Health Center and Ypsilanti Health Center, part of University of Michigan Medicine. 

Plenty of fun 

Wiards Country Fair

Enjoy a family friendly night out at major attractions like Best in Games filled with go-karts, laser tag, obstacles, arcade games, bars and restaurants, and mini-golf. Or, head to Putterz for a classic mini-golf outing. In the Fall, head to Wiards Country Fair for family friendly activities with an animal petting farm, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, and more.  

Families of any size can go swimming at the community’s public Rutherford Pool, or the family can purchase tickets or an annual pass to Rolling Hills Water Park. Visit Ypsilanti parks and discover the nature in your own backyard.   

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