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Wayne County

#25 in Best Counties to Live in Michigan
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Michigan
  • 33 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Wayne County is located in Michigan with a population of 1,763,822. In Wayne County, most residents own their homes. In Wayne County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wayne County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wayne County are above average.
    Population
    1,763,822

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $92,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $826
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Wayne County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      748.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      70.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      193.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      674.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,672.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      612.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Wayne County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,702
    National
    $55,322
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      Wayne County Reviews

      33 reviews
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      Great place to leave! The public school safety, the interesting night, a very family friendly neighborhood. The real estate market is affordability with many healthy living options that offer a wide variety of diversity. The commute time can vary depending on the possible job opportunities.
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      Wayne county is absolutely wonderful! I was born and raised here. I have no regrets on living here. It's very nice and peaceful. Children are safe to go to school or daycare and back without being put in harm's way. Neighbors play with each other. Everybody watches each other's back. There's rarely any crimes being committed. This community is very open and welcomes everyone with open arms. There is no racism or discrimination in this community. I would gladly recommend anybody to come and be a part of the Wayne county community.
      Wayne County is amazing! From the diversity of individuals, numerous shops, clean atmosphere, Wayne County is a joy to live in! Of all the things that the county contains, one of the best things is definitely the people. I find myself able to mesh so cohesively with the society of Wayne simply because everyone is respectful of each other's views. Not only does Wayne have a wide variety of people from different races, but we also contain individuals who come from various places with unique religious customs. Each person has a story to share, and Wayne County is the perfect place to start sharing those narratives.