At a Glance
Median Income
$67,846
$35,977 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $190,534
Median Rent
$995/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
829/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
16.8% smoking rate
How Wyandotte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wyandotte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wyandotte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wyandotte residents earn a median household income of $67,846 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,977. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Wyandotte is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,534. Median rent is $995/month, with 25.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Wyandotte reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 829/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Wyandotte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyandotte has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population24,593
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density4,649/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,846
Per Capita$35,977
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$995
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$190,534
Housing Units11,596
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property829/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation581 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Wyandotte was founded in 1867.
The median home in Wyandotte was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.