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Wyoming.
About
Life in Wyoming
The median home value around $225,000 and median rent near $1,196 are reasonable for the Grand Rapids metro area, and the job market is stable with a 4.3% unemployment rate. Manufacturing still anchors the local economy, so there's real employment diversity beyond retail, though the city has also been actively redeveloping its downtown 28th Street corridor to attract new businesses and create a more walkable environment. You'll have access to 21 parks covering 665 acres, plus the Kent Trails system of converted rail lines for biking, and the highly attended public library is genuinely well-regarded.
Wyoming at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
13.2%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wyoming: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wyoming, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.6%), and 19.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 6% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Wyoming
In Wyoming, rent runs 6% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,812
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $290,982 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Wyoming
Unemployment in Wyoming is 0.9 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 Wyoming Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Wyoming residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wyoming, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 111 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 128 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 40% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wyoming runs 40% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
459.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,968
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wyoming Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kent County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kent County, which includes Wyoming, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.2M |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $625,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $253,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $573,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.6M |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kent County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kent County, which includes Wyoming, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
153
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Kent County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wyoming has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
74.9"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.60" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.10" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.40" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.03" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.31" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.52" |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wyoming
Wyoming has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
University of Michigan Health - West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · Grand Rapids
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Grand Rapids
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wyoming
Wyoming's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
26
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Wyoming
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 716 students · in-state tuition $17,565 · 32% graduate · median earnings $41,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 18,854 students · in-state tuition $15,872 · 67% graduate · median earnings $60,120 (10 yrs after entry)
Grand Rapids Community College
5.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,698 students · in-state tuition $4,270 · 24% graduate · median earnings $43,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,193 students · in-state tuition $40,500 · 78% graduate · median earnings $60,411 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,298 students · in-state tuition $23,400 · 67% graduate · median earnings $52,119 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,083 students · in-state tuition $41,992 · 63% graduate · median earnings $53,667 (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 & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wyoming
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Wyoming
Kelloggsville Branch Library
4787 Division Ave S., Grand Rapids
Wyoming Branch
3350 Michael Avenue Sw, Wyoming
Cities Near Wyoming
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wyoming?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wyoming FAQ
Is Wyoming, Michigan affordable?⌄
Wyoming's median rent is $1,196/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,677/year. Median home value is $225,200.
Is Wyoming, Michigan safe?⌄
Wyoming's violent crime rate was 459 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1968 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wyoming, Michigan?⌄
Wyoming has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wyoming, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Wyoming is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,196/month and median household income is $73,677/year. The median home value is $225,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wyoming, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Wyoming is 22 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