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Wyandotte.
About
Life in Wyandotte
Wyandotte is a community of 24,593 people in Michigan. The median household income is $71,987, median rent runs about $972 per month, and median home values are around $166,900. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Wyandotte at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wyandotte: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wyandotte, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.8%), and 2.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Wyandotte
In Wyandotte, rent runs 14% below the MI average, and home values are 28% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,923
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $187,563 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.7 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Wyandotte and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Wyandotte is 2.7 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Wyandotte Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute24.4 min avg
How Wyandotte residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wyandotte, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wyandotte runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
170.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
673.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wyandotte Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Wyandotte, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Wyandotte is about 1% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Wyandotte, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Wyandotte is about 1% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wyandotte has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.4"
Annual Snowfall
53.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.29" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.26" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.28" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.54" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.23" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.74" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wyandotte
Wyandotte has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Taylor
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Dearborn
Metropolitan Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · Dearborn
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wyandotte
Wyandotte's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wyandotte (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
9.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
8.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wyandotte
Wyandotte has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
24 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
42 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wyandotte
Bacon Memorial District Library
45 Vinewood Street, Wyandotte
Cities Near Wyandotte
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wyandotte?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wyandotte FAQ
Is Wyandotte, Michigan affordable?⌄
Wyandotte's median rent is $972/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,987/year. Median home value is $166,900.
Is Wyandotte, Michigan safe?⌄
Wyandotte's violent crime rate was 171 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 674 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wyandotte, Michigan?⌄
Wyandotte has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wyandotte, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Wyandotte is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $972/month and median household income is $71,987/year. The median home value is $166,900. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wyandotte, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Wyandotte is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from