Wyandotte

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Wyandotte, MI Area Guide

A timeless small-town atmosphere just minutes from Downtown Detroit

Suburb Commuter River Affordable Boating Parks Outdoors Safe Low Crime Historic

Wyandotte is a downriver suburb located just minutes south of Detroit proper. Primarily a residential community, Wyandotte hosts a thriving downtown of its own, sitting right on the waterfront and flanked by lush public parks. This part of the city features an attractive walking district of cafes, pubs, and specialty shops housed in vintage storefronts. This is also where the popular Third Friday street parties are held every month, as well as more art and culture events throughout the year. Many folks find themselves drawn to the city by the variety of affordable apartments, condos, and houses available to rent, with the low crime rate and the short drive to Detroit further sweetening the deal.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wyandotte, MI is $648 for a studio, $751 for one bedroom, and $1,132 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wyandotte has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$751/month
509 Sq Ft
House
$1,715/month
861 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wyandotte, MI is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

65 / 100

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.

Bikeable

50 / 100

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

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Monroe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Garfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Madison School

Public

Grades PK-12

Woodrow Wilson School

Public

Grades 6-8

Jo Brighton Skills Center

Public

Grades K-12

The Lincoln Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Madison School

Public

Grades PK-12

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

The Lincoln Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Jo Brighton Skills Center

Public

Grades K-12

Madison School

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heritage Park
  • Elizabeth Park
  • Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
  • Environmental Interpretive Center

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 2026.