Wayne County

MI · Pop. 63,641 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 63,641.

$/Acre: $2,221

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 38.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.32%

Cost of Living Index100.4

Median Household Income$48,938

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,221

Median Home Price$345K

Acres for Sale9

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall35.9 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,245 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K445

Property Crime /100K573

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate