WAYNE COUNTY
Quality of Life
Wayne County is located in southeastern Michigan, covering approximately 623 square miles. It is adjacent to Oakland, Monroe, Macomb, Washtenaw and Essex counties. Comprised of 33 cities, including the city of Detroit, 10 townships, one village and 41 public school districts, Wayne County has approximately 2.1 million residents, making it the most populated county in Michigan and the eleventh most populated county in the nation. Detroit is located in the northeastern part of Wayne County. " Motor City " is the world's traditional automotive trade center and it has gained a reputation for being a center for popular music. "Motown" has a decreasing urban population, home prices average around $138,000. The county is experiencing a period of revitalization after the city faced social and economic hardships in the 1960s.
Average Temperature
January |
July |
1ºF/-9ºC - 31ºF/-1ºC |
61ºF/16ºC - 83ºF/28ºC |
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Days Below 0ºF or -18ºC |
8 days |
Days Above 90ºF or 32ºC |
11 days |
Average Annual Rainfall |
31in/79cm |
Average Annual Snowfall |
42in/107cm |
Census Data |
Wayne |
Wayne County |
Michigan |
United States |
Population |
19,051 |
2,077,260 |
9,773,504 |
281,422,131 |
Area in square miles |
6 |
660 |
58,025 |
3,554,141 |
People per square mile |
3,165 |
3,149 |
168 |
79 |
Median Age |
35 |
33 |
37 |
36 |
Median Family Income |
$55,402 |
$41,569 |
$45,887 |
$40,591 |
Real Estate Market Data |
Wayne |
Wayne County |
Michigan |
United States |
Total Housing Units |
4,543 |
466,541 |
2,232,149 |
115,904,743 |
Average Home Price |
$112,502 |
$138,432 |
$156,787 |
$173,585 |
Median Rental Price |
$444 |
$449 |
$388 |
$471 |
Owner Occupied |
63% |
62% |
66% |
60% |
Rental Units |
34% |
31% |
23% |
31% |
Vacant Units |
4% |
7% |
11% |
9% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau
Education
Wayne County is served by 34 public school districts:
Economy
Having experienced multiple periods of economic decline, Wayne County now has the stability to endure future recession. Some economic recovery has been seen with the three new casinos in the area and more recovery is expected to take place in the next few years. The County's former dependency on the auto industry has been lessened as the economy has diversified, the overall health of Wayne County 's economy and labor force participation remains linked to the production of vehicles.
Parks and Recreation
With over 4,000 acres of parkland, Wayne County has a large variety of recreational opportunities for everybody. We have sports leagues, classes, day-care programs, after-school programs, public nature centers, arboretums, bike paths, marinas and much more! We offer fun for the whole family. Whether you want to go canoeing or play ping-pong, we offer fine equipment and safe facilities.
Some of the larger parks in Wayne County are:
. Bell Creek Park - Redford Township
. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve - Sumpter Twp.
. Elizabeth Park - Trenton
. Edward Hines Park - Northville to Dearborn
. Inkster Valley Golf Course - Inkster
. Lake Erie Metropark - Rockwood
. Lola Valley Park - Redford Township
. Lower Huron Metropark - Belleville
. Rouge Park - Detroit to Dearborn
. Warren Valley Golf Course - Dearborn Heights
. William P. Holliday Forest and Wildlife Preserve - Westland
. Maybury State Park - Northville
Arts and Culture
Museums
Automotive Hall of Fame
Children Museum
Dearborn Historical Museum
Detroit Historical Museum
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Science Center
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
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Fort Wayne Tuskegee Airmen Museum
Graystone International Jazz Museum
Grosse Ile Historical Museum
Henry Ford Estate-Fairlane
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Motown Museum
Museum of African American History
Wyandotte Historical Museum |
Theaters
Bonstelle Theater
Detroit Opera House
Detroit Repertory Theater
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
Fisher Theater
Fox Theater |
Gem Theater
Hilberry Theater
Masonic Temple
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
State Theater
The Theater Company |
Sports and Entertainment Venues
Chene Park
Cobo Hall and Convention Center
Comerica Park
Ford Field
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Hart Plaza
Joe Louis Arena
Michigan State Fair Grounds
Tiger Stadium (old) |
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