Wayne County, MI home prices

Wayne County, MI: the typical home is worth $178,713 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and +69.8% since 2000. Listings run about $126/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $24,312 → 2026: $178,713 (7.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $178,713, homes in Wayne County sit 22% below the Michigan median ($228,626) and 24% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #71 of 83 Michigan counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.1× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~29% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$882/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,395/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Oakland County, MI ($373,127) · Monroe County, MI ($269,118) · Washtenaw County, MI ($422,941) · Macomb County, MI ($273,048) · Livingston County, MI ($403,108) · Lucas County, OH ($178,791)