Wayne, MI

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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Wayne, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wayne Almanac

Wayne Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wayne Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wayne Public Libraries

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Wayne Hospitals

OAKWOOD ANNAPOLIS HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
33155 ANNAPOLIS AVE
(734) 467-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wayne High Schools (2004)

WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
3001 4TH STREET
734-419-2206
Serves 1,991 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Wayne Colleges

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Dorsey Business Schools

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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