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Wayne, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,413
Population
2,893/sq mi density
$54,467
Median Income
$28,960 per capita
$142,200
Home Value
$168,058 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
714
Violent Crime/100K
1,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,467 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,200 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
714 violent crimes/100K (88% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2769°N, 83.3881°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Wayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").