Ann Arbor MI is a city located in the county of Washtenaw. It is the state's seventh largest city with a population of 114,024 accoding to the 2000 Census, of which 32% are university or college students. The city, which is part of the Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI CSA is named after the spouses of the city's founders as well as for the stands of trees in the area. Ann Arbor MI is home to the University of Michigan, which moved from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837. As the dominant institution of higher learning in the city and one of the top public universities in the world, the university provides Ann Arbor with a distinct college-town atmosphere.
The university shapes Ann Arbor's economy significantly as it employs about 38,000 workers, including about 7,500 in the medical center. The economy of the city is also fueled by high-technology, with several companies drawn to the area by the university's research and development money, as well as by its graduates.
There are many suburbs outside of Ann Arbor MI. One community for consideration if you are looking to relocate is The Lake Shore apartments located in the city of Ypsilanti. It is a truly beautiful community that allows for the full experience of Ann Arbor MI living, without the hustle and bustle of the bigger city.
It is located right outside Ann Arbor MI which is perfect for the college commuter or the professional business person. The Lake Shore community offers the serenity of peaceful country living, with the convenience of a big city closely within reach. The majority of the residents here are commuters because Ann Arbor MI offers many jobs and opportunites for many nearby residents.
The Lake Shore property is the perfect distance away to have the balance of big city life and small town feel not far from each other.
The Lake Shore apartments near Ann Arbor MI offer easy access to the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University as well as comprehensive municipal airports which allow for convenience for travel. Ann Arbor MI is a culture rich, booming city with many options for entertainment, history and education. It is easy to see why the town boasts such a colorful combonation of all things that comprise a successful city, and yet you can easily escape to the tranquility of the nearby Lake Shore apartments where you can relax by the beautiful Ford Lake. The Lake Shore apartments provide for a daily retreat, a getaway, the perfect end to your night, from the busy city of Ann Arbor MI.