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Wayne County, Michigan: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Wayne County was 9.6 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), about 2.1 times the statewide rate (4.5). Median household income is $60,539 and the unemployment rate was 6.9% in August 2026. About 1,772,259 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Wayne County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 16,806 violent and 43,081 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 9.6: about 2.1 times the Michigan rate (4.5), and about 2.6 times the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 24.5 per 1,000 (Michigan: 14.3; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 82% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 332 homicide deaths a year in the county (18.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Wayne County | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 16,806 | 9.6 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 286 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 1,113 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,677 | 0.96 | 0.34 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 13,730 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 43,081 | 24.5 | 14.3 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 6,274 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 25,700 | 14.6 | 10.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11,106 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (42 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
Half of households in Wayne County make more than $60,539 and half make less; across Michigan the midpoint is $72,875. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,132. 23.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 13.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 56,078 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,772,259 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $60,539 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,500 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,132 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 23.0% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.8% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% | 90.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.6% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Wayne County?
Wayne County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Wayne County: Mclouth Steel Corp and Dsc Mclouth Steel Gibraltar Plant. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Wayne County has 8 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 8 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are French Landing (38 ft) and Newburgh Dam (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
114 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 26,932,336 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Wayne County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 8 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 44 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 177 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 38 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Wayne County?
Wayne County had 89 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (82 active that day). Listed roads include M-85, US-24 and M-3. 41 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Wayne County?
Federal school lists show 558 public and 69 private schools in the county. 62 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 105 fire or EMS stations and 56 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Maybury State Park and Tricentennial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Wayne County
Gun shops
33 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Wayne County, plus 58 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 11 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 14K Gold & Diamond Exchange LLC (Southgate), 14K Pawn & Gun (Westland), Bims Jewelry Co INC (Detroit), Bims Loan Co INC (Detroit), C C Coins LLC (Dearborn Heights), Cc Coins & Pawn (Wyandotte), Downriver Guns And Ammo (Brownstown), Dunham's Sports #9005 (Allen Park) and 25 more.
Liquor stores
367 liquor stores are on the map in Wayne County: 25 Hour Liquor (Inkster), 5 Barrels Liquor (Plymouth), 50 Sips Wine, 6 and Lodge Liquor Store (Detroit), 7 Star Liquor (Wayne), 7 Tel Party Store (Detroit), A's Liquor (Detroit), A-1 Liquor (Redford) and 359 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Wayne County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Wayne County?
Wayne County averaged 16,806 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 9.6 per 1,000 residents, about 2.1 times the Michigan rate (4.5). The property-crime rate was 24.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
$60,539 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $72,875 for Michigan and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Wayne County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 56,078 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Wayne County?
Wayne County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Wayne County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Wayne County: Mclouth Steel Corp and Dsc Mclouth Steel Gibraltar Plant. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Wayne County right now?
Wayne County had 89 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (82 active that day). Listed roads include M-85, US-24 and M-3. 41 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Wayne County?
62 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Wayne County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb County | 879,853 | 2.8 | $77,837 |
| Monroe County | 155,505 | 2.5 | $77,335 |
| Oakland County | 1,279,825 | 1.9 | $97,760 |
| Washtenaw County | 369,822 | 3.7 | $89,180 |
Cities in Wayne County with their own page: Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, Taylor, Dearborn Heights.
More: Michigan statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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