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The City of Ypsilanti
The City of Ypsilanti (ip-s'-ln-t) was incorporated as a village in 1832 and as a city in 1858. Ypsilanti is located in the southeast region of Michigan’s lower peninsula in Washtenaw County, approximately 30 miles west of Detroit. The incorporated area of the city is 4.3 square miles. The City of Ypsilanti has a population of 20,648, according to the 2020 US Census.
The City is bounded to the north by the Charter Township of Superior and on the west, south, and east by the Charter Township of Ypsilanti. The City incorporates 4.52 square miles, of which 0.19 square miles is water. Ypsilanti has the second-largest continuous historic district in the State of Michigan. The City is a stable community with many assets – quality residential neighborhoods, good schools, beautiful views of the Huron River, historic downtown, residential neighborhoods, and convenient access to I-94 and Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Annual events and festivals, and the presence of Eastern Michigan University, all contribute to the City of Ypsilanti’s “small town” sense of community.
Life in Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti’s cultural offerings are rich and varied. A wide variety of museums, galleries, arts events, and musical attractions grace the city. Ypsilanti holds many festivals and annual events, including Ypsi Pride, Juneteenth, Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Festival, the 4th of July Parade, and Depot Town Cruise Nights. First Fridays Ypsilanti, a local art and culture walk has been going strong for over 12 years in Ypsilanti's vibrant business district.
Ypsilanti has three downtown districts each with their own unique appeal. Depot Town is where trains still rumble through on regular intervals and Ypsilanti’s original train depot still stands today — along with rows of beautiful, original brick buildings from the turn of the century. Downtown offers an array of unique and vibrant businesses in a charming and historic setting. You can catch live shows almost every night in Downtown's lively nightlife scene. The West Cross Street Commercial District is situated between Ypsilanti’s Downtown and Depot Town, close to Eastern Michigan University’s campus, and offers diverse dining experiences and cozy cafes.