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Wyandotte, Michigan

Introduction to Wyandotte, Michigan

Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles E of Taylor, Michigan and 9 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 28,006 people in Wyandotte.

Wyandotte History

Wyandotte was initially a village for the Native American tribe, Wyandot. In fact, the community received its name from this tribe. At this time, it was a part of the Huron nation. After the Native Americans left the region, John Biddle was the first white settler to come to Wyandotte. A master plan for the city was laid out by John Van Alstyne in the late 1850s, and in 1867, Wyandotte was officially incorporated as a city. The Eureka Iron Works played a major role in the establishment and development of the city.

Wyandotte and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Wyandotte National Wildlife Refuge
  • Libra Marina
  • Seaway Boat Club
  • Ricks Cove

Things To Do In Wyandotte

The city of Wyandotte is ideally suited for museum lovers. From here one can visit a number of historical sites and museums nearby, including the Fox Theater Building, the Historic Fort Wayne, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Dearborn Historical Museum, the Detroit Science Center and the Museum of African American History. The city itself has picturesque marinas and coves like the Libra Marina and Ricks Cove. The Bishop Park, the Wyandotte National Wildlife Refuge and the Pulaski Park offer amusement facilities for both adults and children.

Wyandotte Transportation

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is nearby.

Wyandotte Higher Education

For higher education, students can enroll at the Wayne State University, the Marygrove College, the University of Detroit Mercy and the Wayne County Community College District.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Wyandotte Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wyandotte, MI

Comparing Wyandotte 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
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use15
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime75

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Historic Wyandotte

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S.S. E.H. Utley. 1910

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S.S. E.H. Utley. 1910

Str. Rochester (the launch) 1910

Launching party (Str. Rochester) 1910

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