Wayne, Michigan Relocation Guide

Welcome to one of the friendliest communities in the state of Michigan. Located right in Wayne County, Wayne is home to over 19,000 people and an additional 11,000 people commute to Wayne on a daily basis. This Detroit suburb, located right along the Rouge River, enjoys incredible community pride.

Students are part of the Wayne/Westland school district. Consisting of two high schools, four Jr. High schools, twenty one elementary schools, and three specialized schools, students are afforded high quality education by an outstanding team of teachers and faculty. Wayne/Westland student excel in extra curricular opportunities surrounding the areas of fine arts and athletics. The University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and Wayne State University, and a host of other community colleges and trade schools are all within a thirty minute drive from Wayne.

Families enjoy the Community Center with an array of activities and classes for all ages. The Aquatic Area affords a walk in entry pool with water fountains and two water slides! A separate pool is available for competitive swimming. Tennis courts and a weight room round out the amenities at the Community Center. A newly renovated ice rink attracts ice skaters from across the United States for competition and practice. Seventeen neighborhood parks and playgrounds are situated throughout the community.

Bordered by cities like Westland, Garden City, Romulus, Inkster and Canton, Wayne enjoys easy accessibility to retail shopping districts, employment, and the Detroit Metro Airport. Detroit City is just about thirty minute drive from Wayne and thus opens an entirely different line of venues for employment, educational, and entertainment options. Detroit professional sports fans enjoy the excitement of Tigers Baseball, Lions Football, Red Wings Hockey and Pistons Basketball. Venues such as the Joe Louis Arena, The Palace, and the Fox, bring state of the art entertainment right to the Detroit metro area.

Overflowing with life long friendships, and neighborhood pride, modest homes are quite affordable here in Wayne. For example, a three bedroom, one bathroom starter home with over 1,000 square feet would start at about $82,000. A home that is a bit larger, with four bedrooms, one and a half baths, and over 1,500 square feet would cost about $174,000. A gorgeous, showcase home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, sprawled out on over 2,000 square feet of living space would be about $214,000.

Wayne residents enjoy a thriving community filled with vibrant energy. Family and time honored virtues are centerpieces for life here in Wayne. Fun and recreation are also paramount making it easy to see why this small city is bustling with community pride.

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