1934 · Stinson A · Wikimedia Commons
Wayne’s story
157 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1869Wayne is settled
- 1934Stinson A
- 20101949 Chevrolet ambulance at Pappa Romano's Pizza, 35346 Eas…
WayneMI
A town of 17,310, settled in 1869. Nearly 17.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
17,310
+0.7% since 2010
Typical home
$175K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
42.5
years
Jobs based here
9,616
Balanced
What makes Wayne stand out
The 3 things Wayne does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#60 most conserved land in MI
6.0 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
17.1% of the town is conserved land.
$175Ktypical home
Housing
$175K typical home
34% below the MI typical home
Up 0.6% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Wayne
Health
82% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MI on 1 measures, worse on 17.
Get outside
6 miles of trails in Wayne
17.1% of the town is conserved land, across 17 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Wayne’s report card
Outdoors6 mi#150 for trails in MIHousing$175K34% below the MI typical homeHealthC−Healthier than 18% of U.S. townsSafetyDLess crime than 14% of U.S. townsHazards10/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageSchoolsCBeats 27% of MI districtsClimate84°/18°Summer high · winter low · 45″ snowCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel less
Now in Wayne
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Wayne is #669 of 689 in MI for “Coolest summers”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Wayne’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Local Gift Ideas
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Mostly Clear
H 65° · L 46°
Local news
All →- Wayne Memorial vs Crestwood - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Football Highlights - Wayne Memorial High School - Wayne, MINFHS Network · Sep 28
- FHS vs Wayne Memorial - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wayne. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
17.1% of Wayne is conserved land
6.0 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves.
#150for trails in MI
17.1%
conserved · 654 of 3,829 acres
6.0 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
#60
most conserved land in MI
#69
most walkable in MI
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lower Rouge Parkway | 1.2 mi | 376 |
| 2. Atwood Park | 1.2 mi | 25 |
| 3. Angelo DeMario Playground | 0.3 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Wayne home is worth about $175K
The typical Wayne home is worth about $175,000, up 0.6% in a year, 34% below the Michigan typical home.
$175KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wayne$175K
Michigan$266K
Market temperature
50
days on market
100.4%
sale-to-list price
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
17
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Wayne beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Wayne | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 13.1% | 8.7% |
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital
1.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
16th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 14% of U.S. towns
Wayne reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 86% report less.
DSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Wayne5.9
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Wayne12.5
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
14th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
13th
percentile among MI towns
100
violent crimes reported in 2025
213
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1982
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Wayne’s public schools outperform 27% of Michigan districts
The public schools Wayne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| RooseveltMcGrath Elem School | K–6 | 454 | D |
| TaftGalloway Elementary School | K–5 | 412 | D |
| St. Michael Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 174 | |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 6–11 | 619 | C− |
| Wayne Memorial High School | 8–12 | 1,257 | C |
| WayneWestland Innovative Academy | 6–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 6 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wayne has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring37–58°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Wayne
Most working residents leave Wayne for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit (8%), Livonia (8%) and Dearborn (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Wayne5%
Detroit8%
Livonia8%
Dearborn7%
Romulus6%
11 mi
median commute distance
9,616
jobs based in Wayne
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Famous people from Wayne
22 notable people were born in Wayne.
About Wayne
City in Michigan, United States
Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Wayne is located about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,713. Wayne has a long history of automotive and transportation related manufacturing. Ford Motor Company currently has two plants in Wayne: Wayne Stamping & Assembly and the Michigan Assembly Plant, formerly known as the Michigan Truck Plant.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1869
- Population
- 17,713
- Area
- 6.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- ZIP code
- 48184
- Area code
- 734
Wayne’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Wayne.
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