West Ann Arbor

old west side · 48103

West Ann Arbor is the Old West Side and the quieter grid running out toward Scio. The housing stock is craftsman bungalows and porches, the demographic skews married-with-stroller, and the dating pool thins accordingly the further you get from downtown. The tradeoff: lower rents than 48104, a genuine neighborhood feel, and Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market or Zingerman's Roadhouse instead of State Street chaos. Singles who land here tend to be post-residency, post-PhD, or remote workers priced out of Burns Park. Expect to drive or bike east for most first dates; the west side rewards the second one.

10,199

singles 22–50

57%

male

$63,399

median income

$1,810

median rent

The data

West Ann Arbor by the numbers

West Ann Arbor runs male-heavy, about 57% men to 43% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in West Ann Arbor is about $63,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Michigan doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Washtenaw County leaned heavily Democratic, about 71% Harris to 27% Trump.
● Modeled · Washtenaw County certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in West Ann Arbor pays about $1,810 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 10,200 West Ann Arbor residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

18 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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18 spots across West Ann Arbor

West Ann Arbor
Dining
Frita Batidos Ann Arbor
Cuban restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 5,628
West Ann Arbor
Dining
Zingerman's Roadhouse
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 5,619
West Ann Arbor
Dining
Sava's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,647
West Ann Arbor
Dining
Black Pearl
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,062
West Ann Arbor
Drinks
The Blind Pig
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 892
West Ann Arbor
Activity
Planet Rock
Rock climbing gym★ 4.5 · 706
Wheelchair access
Find it
82 Aprill Dr C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 706 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Planet Rock.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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West Ann Arbor
Cafés
Zingerman's Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 648
West Ann Arbor
Cafés
Comet Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 609
West Ann Arbor
Drinks
The Blue Leprechaun
Bar$$$$★ 4 · 563
West Ann Arbor
Drinks
The Circ Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 552
West Ann Arbor
Dining
BASE CAMP RESTAURANT (Fresh & Authentic Himalayan Flavors)
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 522
West Ann Arbor
Cafés
Dozer Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 445
West Ann Arbor
Drinks
Mash Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 435
West Ann Arbor
Activity
Throw Ann Arbor
Pottery classes★ 4.9 · 354
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
130 Jackson Plaza #2A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 354 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Throw Ann Arbor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed2:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu2:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri2:30 to 8:30 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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West Ann Arbor
Activity
Clueless Escape Rooms
Escape room center★ 4.8 · 341
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5204 Jackson Rd Ste F, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 341 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Clueless Escape Rooms.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed1 to 9:30 PM
Thu1 to 9:30 PM
Fri1 to 11 PM
Sat1 to 11 PM
Sun1 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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West Ann Arbor
Cafés
MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 291
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
326 S Maple Rd Ste 326, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 291 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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West Ann Arbor
Cafés
TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Ann Arbor
Dessert shop$$$$★ 4.3 · 290
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
330 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 290 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 9 PM
Tue8 AM to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Ann Arbor
Activity
Argus Museum
Museum★ 4.3 · 18
Wheelchair access
Find it
525 W William St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Argus Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

West Ann Arbor

West Ann Arbor by the numbers

Local date spots

Frita Batidos Ann Arbor

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Sava's

Black Pearl

The Blind Pig

Planet Rock

Zingerman's Coffee Company

Comet Coffee

The Blue Leprechaun

The Circ Bar

BASE CAMP RESTAURANT (Fresh & Authentic Himalayan Flavors)

Dozer Coffee

Mash Bar

Throw Ann Arbor

Clueless Escape Rooms

MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor

TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Ann Arbor

Argus Museum

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