Living in Wyoming, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wyoming · Census data 2020–2024
Wyoming has 77,353 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $73,677 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $225,200, the median rent is $1,196/month.
Wyoming at a glance
- Population
- 77,353
- Median age
- 34State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,677State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $225,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wyoming a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wyoming
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wyoming the median home value is $225,200, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Wyoming median household income
The median household income in Wyoming is $73,677 and the income per person is $35,346. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Wyoming: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,816
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.61
Wyoming demographics
- Population
- 77,353
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 29,417
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wyoming ›
Education in Wyoming
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Wyoming have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wyoming
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Wyoming vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Cutlerville | 18,780 | $67,327 | $222,600 | $1,254 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| Byron Center | 7,403 | $122,553 | $384,400 | $1,517 |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $268,200 | $1,260 |
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,306 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
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What is the median household income in Wyoming, MI?
The median household income in Wyoming is $73,677, 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 Wyoming?
The median home value in Wyoming is $225,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Wyoming?
The median gross rent in Wyoming is $1,196 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Wyoming, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Wyoming?
The median age in Wyoming is 34 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wyoming?
The average commute to work in Wyoming is 22 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Wyoming is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wyoming?
25.5% of adults in Wyoming 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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