Ypsilanti

eastern college · 48197

Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor's scruffier, more interesting cousin. Eastern Michigan University keeps the median age young and the rent comparatively sane; Depot Town and Cross Street keep the bars unpretentious. Dating here skews tattooed grad student, townie lifer, and Ann Arbor refugee priced out of A2. The tradeoff: smaller dating pool than the neighbor to the west, and the EMU calendar empties Cross Street every May. Upside is honesty. Nobody is performing wealth at the Sidetrack. First dates happen at Beezy's, the Ugly Mug, or a porch in the Normal Park historic district.

17,677

singles 22–50

51%

male

$39,531

median income

$1,245

median rent

The data

Ypsilanti by the numbers

Ypsilanti is roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Ypsilanti is about $39,500.
● 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 Ypsilanti pays about $1,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 17,700 Ypsilanti residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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

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17 spots across Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti
Drinks
Sidetrack Bar and Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 4,660
Ypsilanti
Dining
Bomber Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,696
Ypsilanti
Drinks
Tap Room
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,054
Ypsilanti
Dining
Thompson & Co.
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,048
Ypsilanti
Dining
Bellflower
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 768
Ypsilanti
Dining
Basil Babe
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 532
Ypsilanti
Cafés
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 425
Ypsilanti
Dining
Lazeez Eats
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 376
Ypsilanti
Activity
Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour
Painting studio★ 4.9 · 371
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
5 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 371 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu6:30 to 9 PM
Fri6:30 to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun1:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ypsilanti
Dining
La Ktrina
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 268
Ypsilanti
Activity
Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center
Museum★ 4.8 · 247
Wheelchair access
Find it
110 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 247 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 4 PM
Fri12 to 4 PM
Sat12 to 4 PM
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ypsilanti
Cafés
Bridge Community Café
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 209
Ypsilanti
Activity
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
Museum★ 4.7 · 184
Wheelchair access
Find it
100 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 184 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 4 PM
Fri1 to 4 PM
Sat1 to 4 PM
Sun1 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Ypsilanti
Drinks
WaxBar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 183
Ypsilanti
Drinks
Ypsi Cocktail Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 149
Ypsilanti
Activity
Putt-R-Round Mini Golf & Putt Arcade
Miniature golf course★ 5 · 63
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
130 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 63 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Putt-R-Round Mini Golf & Putt Arcade.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Ypsilanti
Activity
Ypsilanti Historical Museum & Archives
Museum★ 4.7 · 58
Wheelchair access
Find it
220 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ypsilanti Historical Museum & Archives.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 5 PM
Wed2 to 5 PM
Thu2 to 5 PM
Fri2 to 5 PM
Sat2 to 5 PM
SunClosed
Parking
On-site parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti by the numbers

Local date spots

Sidetrack Bar and Grill

Bomber Restaurant

Tap Room

Thompson & Co.

Bellflower

Basil Babe

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Lazeez Eats

Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour

La Ktrina

Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center

Bridge Community Café

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum

WaxBar

Ypsi Cocktail Club

Putt-R-Round Mini Golf & Putt Arcade

Ypsilanti Historical Museum & Archives

Reach Ypsilanti singles right where they plan dates.