At a Glance
Median Income
$54,467
$28,960 per capita
Home Value
$142,200
Zillow: $168,058
Median Rent
$924/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
714/100K
1,760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Wayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wayne a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wayne residents earn a median household income of $54,467 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,960. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wayne is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,058. Median rent is $924/month, with 30.7% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Wayne reports 714 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,760/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Wayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wayne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population17,413
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,893/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,467
Per Capita$28,960
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,200
Rent$924
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$168,058
Housing Units7,902
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent714/100K
Property1,760/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault511/100K
Burglary434/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation666 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Wayne was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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