County
- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsC+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$92,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$826
National
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Wayne County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Working in Wayne County
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$43,702
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Wayne County
- A+
Northville High School
- Northville Public Schools, MI
- 9-12
- 282 reviews
- A+
Grosse Pointe South High School
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools, MI
- 9-12
- 241 reviews
- A+
Grosse Pointe North High School
- Grosse Pointe Public Schools, MI
- 9-12
- 260 reviews
- A+
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
- Public School
- Plymouth, MI
- K-8
- 5 reviews
- A+
Achieve Charter Academy
- Public School
- Canton, MI
- K-8
- 7 reviews
Top Private Schools in Wayne County
- A+
University Liggett School
- Private School
- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
- PK, K-12
- 67 reviews
- A+
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
- Private School
- Detroit, MI
- 7-12
- 266 reviews
- A
Divine Child High School
- Private School
- Dearborn, MI
- 9-12
- 168 reviews
- A
Plymouth Christian Academy
- Private School
- Canton, MI
- PK, K-12
- 78 reviews
- A-
Gabriel Richard Catholic High School
- Private School
- Riverview, MI
- 9-12
- 153 reviews
Top Places to Live in Wayne County
Wayne County Reviews
25 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.
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.