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Homes Near University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor
Engineering, Art & Design, Music, and research complexes.
1.6 miles northeast of central Ann Arbor via local streets.
Estimated employees on site: 8,000+
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of University of Michigan North Campus
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.Glacier Highlands
0.7 miles northwest · 2-4 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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2.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
0.8 miles north · 3-5 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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3.Huron Hills
0.9 miles west · 3-5 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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4.Ann Arbor Hills
1.0 miles east · 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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5.North Oaks
1.1 miles southeast · 3-5 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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6.Old Fourth Ward
1.4 miles northeast · 4-7 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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7.Northside
1.5 miles east · 4-7 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.Burns Park
1.6 miles northeast · 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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9.Kerrytown
1.7 miles east · 4-6 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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10.Lower Burns Park
2.0 miles northeast · 5-7 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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11.Allen Creek
2.0 miles northeast · 5-8 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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12.Water Hill
2.1 miles east · 5-8 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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13.Old West Side
2.3 miles northeast · 6-9 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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14.Barton Hills
2.4 miles east · 6-9 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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15.Packard-Stadium
2.5 miles northeast · 6-9 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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16.Georgetown
2.8 miles north · 7-11 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1970s colonials and ranches near US-23 and St. Joseph Mercy, convenient for east-side hospital commuters.
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17.Eberwhite
3.0 miles northeast · 7-11 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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18.Pittsfield Village
3.1 miles north · 6-10 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 University of Michigan North Campus
North Campus is the University of Michigan's engineering and arts quadrant, home to the College of Engineering, the Taubman School of Art and Design, the School of Music, and a growing cluster of research institutes. Roughly 8,000 faculty, staff, and graduate students report here daily, arriving from across Washtenaw County and the western suburbs of Detroit. Because North Campus sits east of the Huron River on higher ground, its commute geometry is different from Central: the right side of the river matters, and the ramps off of M-14 and Plymouth Road do heavy lifting.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Plymouth Road is the principal artery feeding North Campus. Morning backup peaks between 8:00 and 8:45 AM at the intersections with Green Road and Murfin. Northbound US-23 and eastbound M-14 both flow well through the 8 AM hour; the pinch point is the last half mile on Plymouth itself. Beal Avenue and Bonisteel Boulevard offer inside-the-complex shortcuts once you reach campus. Cyclists have a dedicated shared-use path along Fuller Road that connects the medical campus and Huron River parks to North Campus with minimal car interaction.
Buyer Profile
North Campus buyers skew heavily toward engineering faculty, research staff, and senior PhD students moving from rentals into first purchases. The typical price band is $400K to $700K for single-family; engineering couples with two incomes regularly push into the $800K-$1.1M range. Toyota R&D and Google employees also anchor here because their offices are minutes away. A measurable share of buyers own one EV and want garage access.
Market Snapshot
The North Campus ring is a stable, moderately competitive submarket with slightly more inventory than the Central Campus ring. Listings in North Oaks and Glacier Highlands turn in 10 to 20 days at median prices of $475K to $625K. Scio Township offers meaningful savings (often $50-$75K) for an extra 5 to 8 minutes of drive. Condo inventory off Plymouth Road remains the most accessible entry point for postdocs and early-career buyers.
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Neighborhood head-to-heads
Side-by-side comparisons for buyers already deciding between two neighborhoods for UM North.
- North Oaks vs Glacier Highlands — newer subdivision versus established mid-century
- Ann Arbor Hills vs Scio Hills — Ann Arbor proper versus Scio Township value
University of Michigan North Campus sits at 2260 Hayward St, 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.