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Wayne, MI

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The Motor City’s most famous industry still thrives in this Detroit suburb

Suburb Commuter Industrial Airport Affordable

Positioned twenty miles west of Detroit, the city of Wayne is a classic industrial community that still thrives on the auto industry that brought the region to prominence and prosperity. The Ford Motor Company’s Michigan Assembly Plant and Wayne Stamping & Assembly Plant have operated on the west side of town for over half a century, and still employ thousands of locals. Just a few blocks away, the landscape is filled by tranquil residential neighborhoods, with affordable apartments and single-family homes lining the streets. In the small Downtown district along Michigan Avenue, the landmark Phoenix Theatre has served the community for over 70 years and continues to screen first-run movies in a vintage setting. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport sits just south of town and Detroit proper is only a short drive away, making it easy to take a little excursion out of town for a few hours or a few days.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wayne, MI is $535 for a studio, $798 for one bedroom, $1,103 for two bedrooms, and $1,318 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayne has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$798/month
676 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Roosevelt/Mcgrath Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

423 Students

1
out of 10

TaftGalloway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

1
out of 10

Hoover Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

194 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wayne Memorial High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,361 Students

4
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-11

646 Students

2
out of 10

Wayne Memorial High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,361 Students

4
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-11

646 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Goudy Park and Amphitheatre
  • Holliday Forest & Wildlife Preserve
  • Nankin Mills Nature Center
  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
  • Lower Huron Metropark

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.