Living in Wayland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayland · Census data 2020–2024
Wayland has 4,457 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $74,464 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $207,400, the median rent is $1,160/month.
Wayland at a glance
- Population
- 4,457
- Median age
- 34.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $74,464State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $207,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,160/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wayland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wayland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayland the median home value is $207,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Wayland median household income
The median household income in Wayland is $74,464 and the income per person is $34,431. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Wayland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,792
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.63
Wayland demographics
- Population
- 4,457
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 1,661
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayland ›
Education in Wayland
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Wayland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Wayland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | 4,457 | $74,464 | $207,400 | $1,160 |
| Dorr | 3,702 | $97,519 | $277,600 | — |
| Hopkins | 773 | $75,417 | $241,700 | — |
| Middleville | 4,380 | $73,625 | $226,700 | $1,063 |
| Martin | 579 | $60,357 | $176,000 | $369 |
| Byron Center | 7,403 | $122,553 | $384,400 | $1,517 |
| Caledonia | 1,671 | $106,250 | $339,000 | $1,128 |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | $67,327 | $222,600 | $1,254 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
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What is the median household income in Wayland, MI?
The median household income in Wayland is $74,464, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wayland?
The median home value in Wayland is $207,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Wayland?
The median gross rent in Wayland is $1,160 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Wayland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Wayland?
The median age in Wayland is 34.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wayland?
The average commute to work in Wayland is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayland?
The unemployment rate in Wayland is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayland?
25.5% of adults in Wayland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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