Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Wayland
  • Town in Michigan
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Town

Wayland

#14 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Allegan County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Wayland is a town in Michigan with a population of 4,381. Wayland is in Allegan County. Living in Wayland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Wayland and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Wayland are above average.
    Population
    4,381
    View Nearby Homes

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $146,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $884
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Wayland
    Get Rates
    • Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
    • Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
    Explore Wayland Real Estate
    Listings by Homes.com
    View Nearby Homes

    Wayland Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    See All Wayland Rankings

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      188.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      47
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      94.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      940.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      19%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
    More About Wayland Residents

    Working in Wayland

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,845
    National
    $69,021
    Search for Jobs in Wayland

    Top Public Schools Serving Wayland

    See All 22 Public Schools in Wayland 

    Places like Wayland

    Wayland Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Wayland