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Wayland, MI


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Wayland, Michigan

Wayland, Michigan is 16 miles S of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 117 miles NE of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Allegan county. The city is part of the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area. The population of Wayland is 3,939.

The People and Families of Wayland

In Wayland, about 57% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Wayland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayland had a median family income of $50,298.

Political Inclinations

Among Wayland political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Wayland Housing

Of the housing in Wayland, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Wayland, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wayland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wayland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wayland, MI

Comparing Wayland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes23

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