Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Wayland
Wayland, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,090
Population
4,381
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Experience the small-town lifestyle with Grand Rapids at arm’s reach
Suburb
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Commuter
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Affordable
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Small Town
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Wayland is a small city located about twenty miles due south of Grand Rapids on Highway 131. Home to around 4,000 people, the community exhibits a distinctive small-town vibe, particularly in the charming Downtown district around the intersection of Main and Superior: Here you’ll find local favorites like OpenRoad Brewery, Vibrant Grains Bakery, and Joe’s Way Pizzeria.
The rental market around town is quite diverse, offering everything from budget-friendly apartments to single-family homes on tree-lined neighborhood streets. The close proximity to Grand Rapids makes Wayland a great option for commuters who prefer a more pastoral home environment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,600
Average: $70,268
Education
947
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,297
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wayland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wayland, MI is $1,090 for one bedroom, $1,275 for two bedrooms, and $1,544 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wayland has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,090/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wayland, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades K-8
649 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Public
Grades K-8
649 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
828 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.