Historic Dexter, MIDexter is a village in Washtenaw County, just outside the greater Ann Arbor area, with a population of 2,338 people (according to the 2000 census). Dexter actually predates the state of Michigan by 13 years, having been founded by Samuel William Dexter on June 10, 1824. Conveniently located along the banks of the Huron River, the village offers the cozy amenities of small town living with the comforts of close proximity to Ann Arbor and easy access to major highways. Residents take advantage of community festivals twice a year: Dexter Daze in August and Apple Daze in October.
While Dexter holds a rich history within Washtenaw County, it also features some popular parks and lakes that attract visitors year round. Locals enjoy many lakes in Dexter Township. Such popular lakes include: Silver, Half Moon, North Lake, West Lake, part of Four Mile lake, Portage and Base Lakes. Portage Lake is of historical significance for Washtenaw County, as it was the place where natives came up the Huron River and portaged their canoes to other bodies of water in the area. Dexter also offers some of the most beautiful parks and recreational trails in Michigan. Locals get back in touch with beautiful landscapes through Hudson Mills Metro Park, Monument Park, Warrior Creek Park, Spring Valley Trout Park and the ever-tranquil Peace Park.
You will find attractive new construction homes, waterfront homes and historical gems in downtown Dexter. As of the fourth quarter 2009, the average residential sales price is $254,905 and the average condominium sales price is $156,650. | More Local Area InformationDexter, Michigan is a growing village located eight miles west of Ann Arbor and has a population of about 4,000. Although its residents depend to ... Read moreChelsea, Michigan is a growing city of about 4,500 located 15 miles west of Ann Arbor, offering all the charm of a small town within an easy drive o... Read moreChelsea is a picture-perfect town located about 25 miles west of the greater Ann Arbor area. With a population of 4,398 (according to the 200... Read moreAnn Arborites absolutely love it here, for so many reasons. Although it is a relatively small city, with fewer than 130,000 residents, it is home t... Read moreAnn Arbor is a spectacular city situated in the southern part of the state just 35 miles west of Detroit. It is an area with four seasons and beaut... Read moreAnn Arbor is the seventh largest city in Michigan, with a population of 113,206 (according to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau). 32% are university o... Read moreSaline has been named by CNN Money Magazine to the annual list of "Best Places to Live: Top 100 in the United States" three times in a row... Read moreLocated in Washtenaw County, Saline, MI is just 9 miles south of the greater Ann Arbor area and has a population of 8,034 people (according to th... Read moreSaline, Michigan, a city of about 9000, is located seven miles southwest of Ann Arbor and is the gateway to the Irish Hills, an exceptionally sceni... Read moreManchester, MI is located within Washtenaw County. The village has a population of 2,160 people, according to the 2000 census. Conveniently locate... Read moreLocated between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti is perfectly sited to take advantage of the best of what southeast Michigan has to offer. The hom... Read moreYpsilanti is within Washtenaw County, between Ann Arbor and metro Detroit. According to the 2000 census the city population is 22,362. Ypsilanti i... Read moreReminiscent of a small New England Village, Plymouth, Michigan is one of the oldest communities in Michigan. The population of around over 8,00... Read moreOne of the fastest growing communities in the US, Canton Township has grown to over 50,000 residents over the past 30 years. Normally called Canton... Read moreThe city of Tecumseh within Lenawee County, about 25 miles south of Ann Arbor and 60 miles southwest of Detroit. According to the 2000 census, th... Read moreBelleville is a diverse community with approximately 3,900 residents. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles with 1.1 square miles of land an... Read moreJackson is located about 40 miles west of Ann Arbor along interstate 94. According to the 2000 census, the city population stands at 36,316... Read moreLivonia is a large suburb, in fact Michigan’s eighth largest city, located in the northwest part of Wayne County. The city is a part of the Detroi... Read moreWith so much to offer new residents—peaceful streets, a vibrant, inviting community, and fun attractions all in a convenient location—the village o... Read moreThe village of Dundee is part of Monroe County, Michigan, centrally located 27 miles south of Ann Arbor, 58 miles southwest of Detroit, and 30 mile... Read more |
