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Wayne, Michigan

Introduction to Wayne, Michigan

Wayne, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles S of Westland, Michigan and 17 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is located in the Detroit metropolitan area. Wayne has a population of 19,051.

Wayne History

The city of Wayne was first settled in by George M. Johnson in the 1820s. It was incorporated in 1869. The railroad line of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad was extended through Wayne to the township of Plymouth in 1871. Wayne was named after General Anthony Wayne, the Revolutionary War hero.

Wayne and nearby Attractions

  • Wayne Historical Museum
  • Lower Huron Metropolitan Park
  • Fair Lane (Henry Ford estate)
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Maybury State Park
  • Historic Fort Wayne

Things To Do In Wayne

The city of Wayne offers an aquatic area and ice skating rink, where skaters can enjoy their leisure. Wayne is also home to the State Wayne Theater. One can plan a day trip to the Wayne Historical Museum. Apart from these, the Recreational Department of the city organizes the annual Wheelfest celebration and summer concerts at the Goudy Park.

Wayne Transportation

The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Wayne Higher Education

Dorsey Business Schools and Annapolis Hospital School of Xray Technology are the local institutes that provide facilities for higher education. The other colleges and universities near the city are Madonna University, Schoolcraft College, the University of Michigan - Dearborn, Wayne State University and Henry Ford Community College.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Wayne Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wayne, MI

Comparing Wayne 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
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21

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