The proud home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor thrives because of this prestigious educational institution. Not only do some 45,000 students attend this university, but the university itself employs over a quarter of the city’s population. And to top it off, Ann Arbor is a hub for science and technology-based companies that are drawn to the university’s research community.

Ann Arbor offers a thriving nightlife and entertainment scene, featuring bars, restaurants, clubs, theaters, and concert halls that are bustling every night of the week. If you’re a sports fan, then expect Wolverine pride to run deep as a resident of Ann Arbor. Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium in the country. After all, they don’t call it “The Big House” for nothing.

With the university residing in Ann Arbor since 1837, the campus and the rest of the city is full of stunning historic buildings, lush foliage, and a charming atmosphere.