Ann Arbor is a seat of Washtenaw County.  It is part of a metropolitan statistical area that includes Detroit. It is also the home of the University of Michigan, nationally recognized for a tradition of excellence in education. Ann Arbor is one of the best places to live in the US with a thriving economy, cultural attractions and low crime rate. 

Ann Arbor is located on the Huron River approximately 40 miles west of Detroit. It is surrounded by rivers, lakes, forests, and farmland. The continental climate is characterized by four distinct seasons.

Area: 27.0 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 802 feet above sea level  

Latitude: 42.27 N

Longitude: 83.74 W

Average Annual Temperature: 49.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 30.67 inches

Attractions:

• Hudson Mills Metropark
• Dexter-Huron Metropark
• Delhi Metropark
• Gerald R. Ford Library
• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
• Artrain USA, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• University of Michigan Museum of Art