At a Glance
Median Income
$71,797
$35,170 per capita
Home Value
$201,200
Zillow: $328,791
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
1,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Wayland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayland residents earn a median household income of $71,797 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,170. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayland is $201,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,791. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Wayland reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Wayland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,430
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,797
Per Capita$35,170
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,200
Rent$1,085
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$328,791
Housing Units1,832
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent328/100K
Property1,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary304/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation773 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Wayland was founded in 1868.
The median home in Wayland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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