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Wayland, MI

Wayland, MI.

Population: 13,699 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wayland, MI is $352,383 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $308,350 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,488/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,383

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,383
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+106.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$352,383
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$308,350
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+19.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,488/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Wayland Union Middle School, Bessie B Baker School, RJ Steeby School, Wayland High School, Pine Street Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kentwood Landfill (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,290

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Calkins Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST, ASCENSION BORGESS ALLEGAN HOSPITAL, PINE REST CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+44 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,920
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,599
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
376

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WaylandState medianUS median
Median home value$352,383$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$308,350$265,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,488/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,920$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wayland, MI?
$352,383.
What is the median sale price in Wayland, MI?
$308,350.
How long do homes take to sell in Wayland, MI?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Wayland, MI?
Typical rent: $1,488/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wayland, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is Wayland, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Wayland, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wayland, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wayland, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wayland, MI?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wayland, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wayland, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wayland, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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