Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Wyandotte
Wyandotte, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$750
Population
22,327
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A timeless small-town atmosphere just minutes from Downtown Detroit
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
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Affordable
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Boating
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Parks
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Historic
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,818
Average: $79,562
Education
4,505
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,277
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wyandotte has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wyandotte, MI is $647 for a studio, $750 for one bedroom, and $1,132 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wyandotte has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$750/month
509 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,199/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wyandotte, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
Public
Grades K-12
155 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
889 Students
Public
Grades K-12
155 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
154 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
142 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,232 Students
Public
Grades K-12
155 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
154 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
142 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heritage Park
- Elizabeth Park
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
- Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
- Environmental Interpretive Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
Top Apartments in Wyandotte
Houses for Rent in Wyandotte
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.