State rank#6 of 83
Smallest county369,822 residentsWayne County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 26161
Washtenaw County, Michigan
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population369,822
Household income$89,180
Unemployment3.8%
Life expectancy80.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Washtenaw County has 369,822 residents and ranks #6 by population among Michigan county equivalents. Median household income is $89,180. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Michigan
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Washtenaw County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Washtenaw County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $374,100 median home value and $1,463/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,180, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Washtenaw County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 58.7% and life expectancy is 80.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 58.7%, rank #1 of 83 available Michigan counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 563 residents, rank #1 of 82 available Michigan counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 131 residents, rank #1 of 83 available Michigan counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,463/mo, rank #83 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $374,100, rank #82 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 13.1%, rank #11 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Michigan
Rank and range use only counties in Michigan with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$89,180
$89,180; above the state county median of $63,724.
State rank #5 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$374,100
$374,100; above the state county median of $178,300.
State rank #82 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,463/mo
$1,463/mo; above the state county median of $884/mo.
State rank #83 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.8%
3.8%; below the state county median of 5.4%.
State rank #3 of 83 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
58.7%
58.7%; above the state county median of 22.5%.
State rank #1 of 83 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.5 years
80.5 years; above the state county median of 76.3 years.
State rank #2 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.1%
13.1%; below the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #11 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 6.4%.
State rank #2 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 563 residents
1 per 563 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,008 residents.
State rank #1 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 131 residents
1 per 131 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 481 residents.
State rank #1 of 83 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Washtenaw County FAQ
Is Washtenaw County a good place to live?
Washtenaw County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 58.7% and life expectancy is 80.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Washtenaw County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $374,100 median home value and $1,463/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,180, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County has 369,822 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Washtenaw County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 26161; the parent state FIPS is 26.
What is the median household income in Washtenaw County?
The ACS median household income is $89,180.
How much does housing cost in Washtenaw County?
Housing benchmarks are $374,100 median home value and $1,463/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,180, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Washtenaw County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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