Who moves to Ann Arbor, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Washtenaw County, MI, home of Ann Arbor, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 16,955from other US counties
- Moved out
- 19,667to other US counties
- Net
- −2,712more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 218tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI (Detroit) | 3,614 |
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 1,491 |
| Livingston County, MI | 691 |
| Jackson County, MI | 419 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 413 |
| Monroe County, MI | 392 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 381 |
| Ingham County, MI (Lansing) | 312 |
| Macomb County, MI (Warren) | 294 |
| Genesee County, MI (Flint) | 217 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 211 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 209 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI (Detroit) | 4,411 |
| Oakland County, MI (Troy) | 1,502 |
| Livingston County, MI | 946 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 590 |
| Jackson County, MI | 476 |
| Monroe County, MI | 460 |
| Lenawee County, MI | 421 |
| Macomb County, MI (Warren) | 291 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 259 |
| Ingham County, MI (Lansing) | 257 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 245 |
| New York County, NY | 231 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 9,249 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Michigan and 7,706 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 413 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 211 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 209 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 120 |
| Franklin County, OH (Columbus) | 112 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 104 |
| New York County, NY | 98 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 95 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 590 |
| Kent County, MI (Grand Rapids) | 259 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 245 |
| New York County, NY | 231 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 229 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 199 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 166 |
| District of Columbia, DC (Washington) | 146 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Ann Arbor come from?
Most people moving into Washtenaw County, MI come from nearby counties, led by Wayne County, MI (3,614 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Cook County, IL.
Where do people leaving Ann Arbor move to?
The top destination is Wayne County, MI (4,411 people). Farther away, the most popular is Cook County, IL.
Are more people moving to Ann Arbor or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 16,955 people moved into Washtenaw County, MI from elsewhere in the US and 19,667 moved out, a net loss of 2,712 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
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Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Ann Arbor.