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Homes Near WEMU 89.1 FM, Ann Arbor
EMU-owned NPR affiliate public radio station.
5.8 miles east of central Ann Arbor via Washtenaw Avenue.
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Neighborhoods within 30 minutes of WEMU 89.1 FM
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1.Ypsilanti Normal Park
0.2 miles northwest · 2-3 minute drive
Historic district north of EMU with stately 1910s-1930s colonials, Tudors, and bungalows, one of the east county's most stable owner neighborhoods.
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2.Ypsilanti College Heights
0.3 miles southeast · 2-3 minute drive
Neighborhood north of Eastern Michigan University with 1920s bungalows and foursquares, heavy mix of owner-occupants and student rentals.
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3.Ypsilanti West Side
0.7 miles northeast · 2-4 minute drive
Older Ypsilanti neighborhood of Victorians and worker cottages west of downtown, steadily gentrifying with artists and Ann Arbor commuters.
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4.Ypsilanti Depot Town
0.8 miles northwest · 2-4 minute drive
Historic commercial and residential district along the Huron River with 19th-century Italianates, lofts, and a walkable food and bar scene.
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5.Georgetown
4.4 miles east · 9-14 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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6.Silverleaf
4.7 miles east · 9-15 minute drive
2000s Pittsfield Township subdivision of mid-sized colonials on quiet cul-de-sacs, convenient to US-23 and the Saline-Ann Arbor corridor.
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7.Huron Hills
4.8 miles southeast · 10-15 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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8.Bella Vista
4.8 miles east · 10-15 minute drive
Pittsfield Township townhome and condo community built in the 2000s off Ellsworth, a common landing spot for relocating hospital staff.
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9.Darlington
4.9 miles east · 10-15 minute drive
South Ann Arbor subdivision of 1990s colonials with community pool, popular with young families for the short hop to Briarwood and I-94.
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10.Bryant
5.1 miles east · 10-16 minute drive
Southeast neighborhood off Packard with 1960s ranches and modest colonials, anchored by Bryant Community Center and Pittsfield Elementary.
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11.Glacier Highlands
5.1 miles southeast · 10-16 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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12.Lake Forest Highlands
5.2 miles east · 10-16 minute drive
Upper-tier section of Lake Forest with larger 2000s custom homes on wooded lots, pool and clubhouse access, and Saline school district.
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13.Forestbrooke
5.3 miles east · 11-16 minute drive
Pittsfield Township subdivision of 1980s colonials and ranches on curving streets, feeding Ann Arbor schools and close to State Street commercial.
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14.Stone School
5.3 miles east · 11-17 minute drive
Southeast corridor along Stone School Road with 1970s colonials, townhome pockets, and proximity to Pittsfield Park and I-94.
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15.Pittsfield Village
5.4 miles east · 11-17 minute drive
1940s co-op community of brick row homes south of Stadium, one of the most affordable ownership options inside city limits.
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16.Orchard Hills-Maplewood
5.4 miles southeast · 11-17 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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17.Lake Forest
5.4 miles east · 11-17 minute drive
Large Pittsfield Township community of 1990s and 2000s colonials around a private lake, popular with physicians and tech commuters.
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18.University Palisades
5.6 miles east · 11-18 minute drive
Pittsfield Township neighborhood of 1990s brick colonials on generous lots, anchored by a community pool and Ann Arbor school boundaries.
About Commuting to WEMU 89.1 FM
A career at WEMU 89.1 FM pairs well with a deliberate home search. The best neighborhoods for WEMU 89.1 FM employees balance drive time, schools, and price, and the right combination of those three changes every year as the market moves.
Commute Tips & Traffic Patterns
Reverse-commuters to WEMU 89.1 FM enjoy the best of all worlds: almost no inbound friction in the morning and almost no outbound friction at night. If your home puts WEMU 89.1 FM against the flow, even a longer distance drive often beats a shorter in-flow alternative.
Buyer Profile
WEMU 89.1 FM employees cover the full income stack, from entry-level hourly roles through senior management. Typical targets: first-time buyers in the $250K-$400K range, mid-career households in $400K-$650K, senior leaders pushing $750K+. Relocation packages are common, which keeps the buyer pipeline steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Market Snapshot
The housing market around WEMU 89.1 FM runs steady rather than frenzied. Listings that are priced correctly still draw multiple offers, but the market isn't the blood-sport of the campus-core submarket. Sellers who over-price sit; well-priced sellers move in two to four weeks.
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WEMU 89.1 FM sits at 101 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Drive-time estimates on this page reflect typical weekday conditions and are modeled from the Ann Arbor road network.
Last reviewed: May 2026.