74th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Wyandotte, MI
A typical home in Wyandotte costs about $1,150 a month, 19.2% of the median household income of $71,987. That makes Wyandotte the 12th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 74th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $972
- Median home value
- $166,900
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,328
- Of income on housing
- 19.2%
Wyandotte against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Wyandotte | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $972 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $166,900 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,328 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $71,987 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 19.2% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 12th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Wyandotte
The towns around Wyandotte, each with its own page.
- Lincoln Park Rent $1,023 · Home $131,000 141st most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
- Riverview Rent $1,101 · Home $215,100 138th most affordable in the metro
- Ecorse Rent $840 · Home $65,400 188th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Ile Township Rent $1,414 · Home $355,900 52nd most affordable in the metro
- Allen Park Rent $1,246 · Home $183,700 87th most affordable in the metro
- River Rouge Rent $839 · Home $65,100 187th most affordable in the metro
- Melvindale Rent $1,110 · Home $125,800 194th most affordable in the metro
Living in Wyandotte
- Homes for sale in Wyandotte Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Wyandotte Houses and apartments for rent
- Wyandotte neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Wyandotte crime rate From Wyandotte's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Wyandotte city guide Pros, homes and city services
Wyandotte cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Wyandotte, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Wyandotte takes 19.2% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 74th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Wyandotte?
The median gross rent is $972 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 19% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Wyandotte?
Owners put the median home value at $166,900, 33% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,328 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Wyandotte?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Wyandotte home at $1,150 a month calls for about $46,000 a year. The median household here earns $71,987.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Wyandotte. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.