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Homes Near Michigan Radio (WUOM), Ann Arbor
UM-owned NPR affiliate public radio network.
1.2 miles west of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of Michigan Radio (WUOM)
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1.Old West Side
0.2 miles east · 2-2 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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2.Allen Creek
0.2 miles southwest · 2-3 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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3.Kerrytown
0.6 miles southwest · 2-4 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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4.Water Hill
0.7 miles south · 2-4 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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5.Old Fourth Ward
0.7 miles southwest · 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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6.Eberwhite
0.8 miles northeast · 3-5 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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7.Packard-Stadium
1.1 miles northwest · 3-5 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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8.Lower Burns Park
1.2 miles northwest · 3-5 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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9.Burns Park
1.2 miles west · 4-6 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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10.Northside
1.3 miles south · 4-6 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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11.Dicken
1.5 miles northeast · 4-7 minute drive
West-side neighborhood around Dicken Elementary with 1960s ranches and splits, bordering Dicken Woods nature area and a short drive to downtown.
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12.Ann Arbor Hills
1.6 miles southwest · 4-6 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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13.Barton Hills
1.7 miles south · 4-7 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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14.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
1.8 miles west · 4-7 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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15.Pattengill
1.8 miles north · 4-7 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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16.Lansdowne
2.0 miles north · 5-8 minute drive
Mid-century subdivision west of Stadium with brick ranches and split-levels, a small neighborhood pool, and steady turnover among hospital staff.
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17.Glacier Highlands
2.3 miles west · 6-9 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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18.Pittsfield Village
2.3 miles northwest · 6-9 minute drive
1940s co-op community of brick row homes south of Stadium, one of the most affordable ownership options inside city limits.
About Commuting to Michigan Radio (WUOM)
Michigan Radio (WUOM) is one of the region's steady employers, which means stable W-2 income for buyers and reliable demand for rentals. The commute pattern is well-known to locals, and the home-search sorts itself once you define a time radius.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
The 8-5 pattern at Michigan Radio (WUOM) creates predictable peaks. Morning drives tighten between 7:45 and 8:30; evenings between 4:45 and 5:30. Outside those windows the roads are close to free-flow.
Buyer Profile
Most Michigan Radio (WUOM) hires relocate into Washtenaw County from within the Midwest, which keeps expectations grounded. They know the drive times, they know the winters, they know where Zingerman's is. That familiarity shortens the search and tightens the offers.
Market Snapshot
New construction in the outer ring of Michigan Radio (WUOM)'s catchment (Saline, Dexter, Scio Township) has absorbed steadily, keeping some pressure off resale inventory. Buyers who broaden to twenty-five or thirty minutes find more selection and meaningfully more square footage for the dollar.
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Michigan Radio (WUOM) sits at 535 W William St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.