The Town FilesSuperior, Michigan
Charter township in Washtenaw County · population 14,832 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $305,800
- Household income
- $101,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.4
Superior is a charter township of 14,832 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $305,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Superior ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Superior is worth $305,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $101,208, which is more affordable than 43% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,691 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Superior | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,691 | $955 |
| Median household income | $101,208 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Superior
| People | Superior | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Superior
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.2°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Superior since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Washtenaw County since 1996
Washtenaw County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County had 217,948 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Superior itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Towns near Superior
- Ypsilanti, MI4.2 mi · 20,648 people · home $232,700
- Ann Arbor, MI4.8 mi · 4,673 people · home $659,400
- Canton, MI5.9 mi · 98,659 people · home $372,400
- Salem, MI6.0 mi · 7,018 people · home $430,400
- Ypsilanti, MI6.2 mi · 55,670 people · home $233,900
- Ann Arbor, MI6.9 mi · 123,851 people · home $453,400
- Plymouth, MI7.2 mi · 27,938 people · home $400,800
- Plymouth, MI8.2 mi · 9,370 people · home $448,600
Superior questions
Is Superior, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Superior scores better for retirees than 27% of Michigan towns and quieter than 5%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Superior?
The median owner-occupied home in Superior is valued at $305,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,208, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,691 a month.
What is the weather like in Superior?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 61.4 inches of snow.
Does Superior get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Superior since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)