Well, at least I'm getting a little more positive feeling about the area, after hearing from Dan and then this from you! I haven't been looking forward to this move, though I'm really not pleased with the area we live in now.
Have always wanted to get out of Chicago for some smaller place, but wasn't too thrilled when it turned out to be A.A. Thanks for letting me know!
Dan's right, though - if you can avoid a place in A2 itself or its close suburbs and get up into northern Washtenaw or into Livingston county, that would have a better atmosphere.
Avoid Ypsilanti at all costs. Avoid Wayne county (even western Wayne) at all costs.
And, welcome to Michigan!