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Wayland, MI

City in Allegan County, Michigan.

Population

4,457

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,505

ZIP codes

0

Wayland and its ZIP codes

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Wayland at a glance

  • Wayland is about 8.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $74,464, close to the Michigan median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,400 (10% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,160 a month.

Local data for Wayland, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wayland, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,464

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$207,400

Median rent

$1,160/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

25.5%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,127), Dutch Americans (1,038), Irish Americans (534).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegan County. PPP loans are for Wayland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,066

43,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,514

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$752M

FY 2026, $6,242 per person

Allegan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wayland, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.3%
  • Carpooled11.8%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked8.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wayland, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

118

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wayland, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Wayland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DorrCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.2
HopkinsVillage7 mi0.5
MiddlevilleVillage9.2 mi2.4
MartinVillage9.6 mi0.8
CaledoniaVillage10 mi1.3
Byron CenterCensus-designated place11 mi5.1
CutlervilleCensus-designated place11 mi5.7
AlleganCity14 mi3.8
OtsegoCity15 mi2
WyomingCity15 mi24.7
KentwoodCity16 mi20.9
PlainwellCity16 mi2.1
GrandvilleCity17 mi7.2
DeltonCensus-designated place17 mi2.2
HudsonvilleCity17 mi4.1
FreeportVillage18 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wayland, MI in?
Wayland is in Allegan County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wayland, MI?
About 4,457 people live in Wayland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wayland?
Nearby places include Dorr (5.1 mi), Hopkins (7 mi), Middleville (9.2 mi), Martin (9.6 mi), Caledonia (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023