Wayne, Wayne County
Senior resources in Wayne
2,989 people in Wayne are 65 or older, 17% of the town. The Senior Alliance serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.
- Agencies by town
- Repair and tax relief programs
- Pros for grab bars and ramps
The numbers
Older residents in Wayne
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Wayne 2,989 | What it means 17% of Wayne, against 17% in Wayne County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Wayne 961 | What it means 32% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Wayne 1,973 | What it means 1,349 own their home and 624 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Wayne 56% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
The Senior Alliance serves Wayne
The Senior Alliance
Serves Wayne County outside the Detroit Area Agency on Aging's communities. Call 734-722-2830 to ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits.
Visit The Senior AllianceMichigan 211
Dial 211 any hour for local food, housing, utility and transportation programs.
Visit Michigan 211Property taxes
Property tax relief for older homeowners
- Poverty exemption: Michigan law lets the local board of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a home for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with the Wayne assessor at Wayne City Hall, 3355 S Wayne Road, (734) 722-2000, using state Form 5737.
- Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed with your Michigan return.
- Principal Residence Exemption: make sure your home is listed as your principal residence, which exempts it from up to 18 mills of local school operating taxes.
- Behind on taxes? The county treasurer collects delinquent taxes and can explain payment plans before foreclosure.
Aging in place
Make the home safer and easier to use
Small changes help people stay home longer. Compare local pros and get written quotes.
Senior resources in nearby towns
- Westland14,401 residents 65+ (17%)
- Canton16,292 residents 65+ (16%)
- Romulus3,919 residents 65+ (16%)
- Inkster3,114 residents 65+ (12%)
- Garden City4,549 residents 65+ (17%)
- Van Buren Township5,352 residents 65+ (18%)
- Dearborn Heights9,755 residents 65+ (16%)
- Taylor10,412 residents 65+ (17%)
- Plymouth1,598 residents 65+ (17%)
Questions about senior resources in Wayne
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Wayne?
How many seniors live in Wayne?
Where do Wayne seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Wayne in?
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Sources
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- The Senior Alliance
- AgeWays
- Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Lapeer County Senior Programs
- Michigan Treasury: Poverty Exemption fact sheet
- Michigan Treasury: Homestead Property Tax Credit
- Michigan 211
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B01001 and B25007 (via Census Reporter)
- Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, Michigan (eo_mi.csv)
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