Living in Wayne, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wayne · Census data 2020–2024
Wayne has 17,310 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $59,038 (19% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $157,800, the median rent is $974/month.
Wayne at a glance
- Population
- 17,310
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,038State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $157,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $974/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Wayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wayne the median home value is $157,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,214 a month in housing costs.
Wayne median household income
The median household income in Wayne is $59,038 and the income per person is $30,564. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Wayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,881
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.37
Wayne demographics
- Population
- 17,310
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 7,193
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wayne ›
Education in Wayne
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Wayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wayne
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Wayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | $1,049 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $185,100 | $1,331 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | $152,600 | $1,101 |
| Belleville | 3,910 | $62,991 | $148,300 | $1,079 |
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in Wayne, MI?
The median household income in Wayne is $59,038, 19% lower than 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 Wayne?
The median home value in Wayne is $157,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The median gross rent in Wayne is $974 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Wayne, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Wayne?
The median age in Wayne is 42.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wayne?
The average commute to work in Wayne is 27 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne?
The unemployment rate in Wayne is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wayne?
17.5% of adults in Wayne 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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