Apartments for rent in Wayland, MI

Wayland is a small town in Michigan with a population of slightly more than 4,000. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%). At an average age of just under 35, the town's population is notably younger than most cities in Michigan. Most residents own their homes in Wayland, and 38% of residents rent. The average rent of $836/month is roughly on par with the state average.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Wayland. The four most common are manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 33% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of almost $59,000, Wayland workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Wayland, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Wayland has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (21%) compared to the national average. Further, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Wayland has an average commute time of about 26 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 40% of commuters, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.