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Homes Near Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor
University of Michigan's academic medical center and largest regional employer.
0.9 miles north of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
Estimated employees on site: 30,000+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Michigan Medicine
Ranked by straight-line distance, with rough drive-time ranges. Times widen in rush hour and narrow on weekends. Click any neighborhood to see its full commute profile against every major employer.
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1.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
0.6 miles northwest · 2-4 minute drive
Paired east-side neighborhoods of 1960s colonials and ranches between Huron Parkway and Washtenaw, anchored by Clague Park and Huron High.
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2.Old Fourth Ward
0.6 miles east · 2-4 minute drive
Compact historic district north of downtown with 19th-century worker cottages and Italianates, dense lots, and heavy student and young-professional turnover.
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3.Ann Arbor Hills
0.9 miles southeast · 3-5 minute drive
Upscale mid-century enclave east of Huron Parkway with large wooded lots, ranches and split-levels, favored by senior hospital staff and faculty.
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4.Burns Park
0.9 miles north · 3-5 minute drive
Pre-war colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets east of campus, favored by UMich faculty and families for the elementary school and park.
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5.Kerrytown
0.9 miles east · 3-5 minute drive
Mixed-use district around the farmers market with lofts, rehabbed Victorians, and artisan retail, drawing downtown workers and empty-nesters.
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6.Glacier Highlands
1.0 miles west · 3-5 minute drive
East-side neighborhood off Glazier Way with 1960s splits and colonials, feeding Clague Middle and Huron High, popular with NIH and hospital researchers.
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7.Northside
1.1 miles southeast · 3-5 minute drive
Diverse neighborhood north of Plymouth Road with 1950s ranches, newer townhomes, and direct access to North Campus and Huron River parks.
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8.Allen Creek
1.1 miles east · 3-5 minute drive
Low-lying corridor west of downtown following the buried Allen Creek, a mix of early-1900s workers' cottages, small condos, and flood-aware redevelopment.
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9.Lower Burns Park
1.2 miles north · 4-6 minute drive
Southern stretch of Burns Park with smaller 1940s bungalows and ranches, close to Buhr Park, the ice arena, and Packard commercial strip.
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10.Water Hill
1.4 miles east · 4-6 minute drive
Hilly pocket north of Miller Avenue with 1920s bungalows and newer infill, known for the annual neighborhood music festival and tight community.
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11.Old West Side
1.5 miles east · 4-7 minute drive
National Register historic district of Victorian and Craftsman homes west of Main Street, walkable to downtown and popular with long-tenure owners.
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12.North Oaks
1.5 miles south · 4-6 minute drive
Newer subdivision on the far north side with 2000s colonials and townhomes, popular with North Campus researchers and St. Joseph's commuters.
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13.Huron Hills
1.6 miles west · 4-6 minute drive
Rolling east-side area next to Huron Hills Golf Course with mid-century ranches and colonials, quiet streets, and quick access to US-23.
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14.Packard-Stadium
1.6 miles northeast · 4-6 minute drive
Dense rental and starter-home corridor where Packard meets Stadium, mixing 1920s bungalows, student houses, and walkups near Pioneer High.
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15.Barton Hills
2.1 miles southeast · 5-8 minute drive
Incorporated village surrounded by Ann Arbor with wooded estates along the Huron River, private country club, and some of the county's highest price points.
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16.Eberwhite
2.1 miles northeast · 5-8 minute drive
West-side neighborhood bordering Eberwhite Woods with 1950s ranches and colonials on larger lots, drawing families for the elementary school and nature area.
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17.Pattengill
2.3 miles north · 6-9 minute drive
South-central neighborhood around Pattengill Elementary with postwar ranches and Cape Cods, quiet streets, and quick I-94 access for commuters.
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18.Georgetown
2.4 miles northwest · 6-9 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
About Commuting to Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine is the largest employer in Washtenaw County, with more than 30,000 staff spanning the University of Michigan Health System. Whether you're a nurse pulling 12-hour shifts, a researcher in the Biomedical Science Research Building, or an administrator at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, your commute matters. Finding a home within a manageable drive of the medical campus means more time for recovery between shifts, easier access during on-call hours, and a better quality of life overall. Ann Arbor's neighborhoods offer everything from walkable urban living to quiet suburban streets, all within a short drive of the medical center.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Morning traffic peaks between 7:30 and 8:30 AM on Fuller Road and Huron Parkway. East Medical Center Drive gets congested during shift changes at 7 AM and 3 PM. For the smoothest commute, homes in the Northside, Ann Arbor Hills, or Burns Park neighborhoods offer 5 to 15 minute drives with multiple route options. Consider parking costs. A home within biking distance can save $150 or more per month in parking fees. Plymouth Road and Washtenaw Avenue are the fastest corridors from the east side.
Buyer Profile
Typical Michigan Medicine buyers range from residents and fellows seeking affordable condos to attending physicians looking for homes in the $500K to $900K range. Nurses and technicians often target the $250K to $450K range in surrounding communities. Dual-income medical couples are a significant segment, often prioritizing school districts and proximity to both campuses.
Market Snapshot
Homes within 15 minutes of Michigan Medicine are among the most competitive in the Ann Arbor market, with average days on market under 14. Median prices in the closest neighborhoods (Burns Park, Old West Side) range from $450K to $650K. Expanding your search to 20 or 30 minutes opens up significantly more inventory in Dexter, Saline, and Ypsilanti at lower price points.
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Guides by audience
Different jobs at Michigan Med come with different housing priorities. These guides drill into the specific tradeoffs.
Neighborhood head-to-heads
Side-by-side comparisons for buyers already deciding between two neighborhoods for Michigan Med.
- Burns Park vs Ann Arbor Hills — walk-to-campus density versus mid-century space
- Burns Park vs Ypsilanti Normal Park — west-side price premium versus east-side architectural value
- Kerrytown vs Old West Side — downtown condo-and-loft versus historic single-family
- Saline vs Dexter — south-county versus west-county schools and commute
- Scio Hills vs Polo Fields — Scio Township subdivision tradeoffs
Michigan Medicine sits at 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.