Student Life
Ann Arbor Rankings
This year, Forbes Magazine rated Ann Arbor 4th among "America's Most Livable Cities 2010".
Low Unemployment Rank: 50
Low Crime Rank: 41
Income Growth Rank: 14
Low Cost of Living Rank: 89
Arts & Leisure Rank: 51
As a city that's always been at the top, Ann Arbor also finds a place on many other rankings lists:
- 5th best city to live in the United States for its “college-town amenities, attractive downtown and educated population.” according to Cities Ranked & Rated, 2nd Edition by Bert Sperling and Peter Sander (2007)
- #1 Area for Knowledege Workers, Expansion Management Magazine (2007)
- #3 Smartest City, Forbes Magazine (2006)
- 15th "Best Place for Singles" and 25th "Best Place to Live" in Money Magazine (2006)
In addition to what's going on in Ann Arbor, nearby towns of Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, and Saline are fun to visit—and all within a 15- to 20-minute drive.
