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Wayland, MI

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Population
4,531
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
772 ft
Median Home Value
$207,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,464
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityKentwood, Michigan15 miles away · 54,776 residents.

About Wayland

Wayland is a city in Allegan County, Michigan, situated along U.S. Route 131. Originally inhabited by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of the Pottawatomi and now home to local businesses like the OpenRoad Brewery, the politically independent community of approximately 4,457 is served by the Wayland Union Schools district for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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