Wyoming, MI

Wyoming, Michigan

Introduction to Wyoming Michigan

Wyoming, Michigan, in Kent county, is 111 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wyoming is recognized as a suburb of Grand Rapids. The region features a blend of urban areas and nature. The county has experienced urban sprawl but the outer regions of the county are primarily agricultural areas. Wyoming is located south of the Grand River, which is the largest river in the state. The headquarters of Gordon Food Service is located in the city.

Wyoming History

The Hopewell Indians were the original inhabitants of the county. The first non-native settlements were established in 1832 and are regarded as some of the first communities in Western Michigan. The region was known for agriculture, logging and furniture manufacturing. The area had been known as Byron Township. Wyoming Township was founded in 1848 and incorporated as the city of Wyoming in 1959 in order to prevent further annexation of land by other municipalities. The city's name was taken from Wyoming County New York, where a large number of the original settlers earlier resided.

Wyoming Attractions

The prominent Frederik Meijers Gardens and Sculpture Park includes notable attractions such as the Gallery Collection, scenic garden trails, an amphitheater garden, carnivorous plant house, English Perennial Garden, Tropical Conservatory and the Victorian Garden. The Sculpture Park features artwork placed in natural settings such as meadows, valleys and hill areas. It features the artworks of renowned sculptors. Some of the other notable attractions in the city include:

• Van Andel Arena.
• Van Andel Museum.
• Palmer Park features several hiking trails and a golf course.
• Buck Creek Nature Area.
• The Southland Mall is popular for shopping.
• Craig's Cruisers offers go-karts, various rides for children and miniature golfing.

Some of the notable nearby attractions include the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Coopersville Marne Railway, Waterfront Film Festival, Ah-Nab-Awen Park and the Cascade Winery.

Wyoming Activities

Residents can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities at Lake Michigan, which is approximately thirty minutes from Wyoming. The North Country, Thornapple and White Pine are some of the notable nearby trails utilized for hiking and bicycle riding.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Wyoming, MI

Comparing Wyoming 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
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
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

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

Wyoming Almanac

Wyoming Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wyoming Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wyoming High Schools (2004)

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL
1350 PRAIRIE PARKWAY SW
616-530-7580
Serves 833 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

WYOMING PARK HIGH SCHOOL
2125 WRENWOOD STREET SW
616-530-7560
Serves 831 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

GODWIN HEIGHTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
50 35TH STREET SW
616-252-2050
Serves 651 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

LEE HIGH SCHOOL
1335 LEE STREET SW
616-241-4798
Serves 352 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

HORIZONS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
2550 ROGERS LANE AVENUE SW
616-530-7535
A charter school.
A magnet school.
Serves 214 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

SOUTHWEST SECONDARY
2850 CLYDE PARK S.W.
616-249-7612
A Special Education School
Serves 35 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Wyoming Colleges

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Grace Bible College

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