Living in Wyandotte, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyandotte · Census data 2020–2024
Wyandotte has 24,489 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $71,987 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $166,900, the median rent is $972/month.
Wyandotte at a glance
- Population
- 24,489
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,987State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $166,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wyandotte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wyandotte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyandotte the median home value is $166,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Wyandotte median household income
The median household income in Wyandotte is $71,987 and the income per person is $38,750. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Wyandotte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,471
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.27
Wyandotte demographics
- Population
- 24,489
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 10,737
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyandotte ›
Education in Wyandotte
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Wyandotte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyandotte
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Wyandotte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 24,489 | $71,987 | $166,900 | $972 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | $1,120 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | $131,000 | $1,023 |
| Ecorse | 9,064 | $40,241 | $65,400 | $840 |
| Riverview | 12,186 | $73,468 | $215,100 | $1,101 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
| River Rouge | 7,008 | $41,053 | $65,100 | $839 |
| Melvindale | 12,554 | $42,185 | $125,800 | $1,110 |
| Trenton | 18,125 | $82,212 | $210,600 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Wyandotte, MI?
The median household income in Wyandotte is $71,987, 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 Wyandotte?
The median home value in Wyandotte is $166,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Wyandotte?
The median gross rent in Wyandotte is $972 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Wyandotte, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Wyandotte?
The median age in Wyandotte is 39.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wyandotte?
The average commute to work in Wyandotte is 24 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyandotte?
The unemployment rate in Wyandotte is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyandotte?
22.7% of adults in Wyandotte 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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