Plymouth, Michigan
Plymouth is a city of 9,214 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1825.
Why visit Plymouth
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Penn Theatre, Madonna University, Benjamin and Mary Ann Bradford House and Carlton D. Wall House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Plymouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plymouth
Plymouth is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Plymouth is located roughly 27 miles (43.5 km) northwest of downtown Detroit, and 18 miles (29.0 km) northeast of Ann Arbor. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,370. It is surrounded by, but independent of, Plymouth Township.
From the Wikipedia article Plymouth, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Madonna University
School · 3.4 mi
Private Catholic university in Livonia, Michigan
Museums and landmarks10
Benjamin and Mary Ann Bradford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Canton, Michigan, NRHP-listed
Carlton D. Wall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Plymouth, Michigan, NRHP-listed
Charles G. Curtiss Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Plymouth, Michigan, listed on the NRHP
Henry W. Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Plymouth, Michigan, listed on the NRHP
Starkweather School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
School in Michigan
Tivadar and Dorothy Balogh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Plymouth Cultural Center
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
525 Farmer Street, Plymouth
Saint John's Resort Golf Course
Golf course · 1.6 mi
44045 5 Mile Road, Plymouth Township
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Chennai Express
Restaurant · Indian · 1.0 mi
Currently only available on delivery apps.
1440 South Sheldon Road, Plymouth
Th-Tu 11:30-21:00
Beyond Borders Latin Street Food
Restaurant · Latin American · 0.4 mi
810 South Main Street, Plymouth
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-19:00
Barrio Cocina Y Tequileria
Restaurant · Mexican
555 Forest Avenue, Plymouth
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:15
Thai Ocha
Restaurant · Thai
200 South Main Street, Plymouth
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
65 more on the map.
History
Plymouth was first settled in 1825, incorporated as a village in 1867, and became a city in 1932.
From the History section of Plymouth, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare7
Plymouth Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1498 South Sheldon Road, Plymouth
Map of Plymouth
203 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Willow Run Airport (YIP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Livonia 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Northville 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Westland 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Novi 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Garden City 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Wayne 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Farmington 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Farmington Hills 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Inkster 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DowntownPlymouthMichigan, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Dunning-Hough Library, 223 S. Main St., Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- BakerHousePlymouthMichigan, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth City Hall 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PlymouthLoanCenter, FIVETWOFOUR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Penn Theatre, Plymouth, MI, Highsmith photo, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- PlymouthMiPennTheatre, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Charles G. Curtis House Historic Place, (1891), 168 S. Union St., Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Wilcox House Historical Marker, (1903), 676 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown plymouth fountain, No machine-readable author provided. Wrifraff101 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wilcox House Historic Site, (1903), 676 Penniman Ave., Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- CurtissHousePlymouthMichigan, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Historical Museum 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plymouth War Memorial Park 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Curtis-Clary House, (1890), 154 S. Union St., Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Michigan Post Office 2019a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial to Civil War Veterans, Plymouth Community Veterans Park, Church ^ Main Streets, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth Sanctuary, (1937), 701 Church Street, Plymouth Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Michigan Post Office 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Veterans Memorial Plaza, Plymouth Community Veterans Park, Main ^ Church Streets, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial to Spanish American War Veterans, Plymouth Community Veterans Park, Church ^ Main Streets, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- PlymouthMiPostOffice, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial to Korean and VietNam War Veterans, Plymouth Community Veterans Park, Main ^ Church Streets, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Solid Rock Bible Church, 670 Church Street, Plymouth Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, (1937), 701 Church Street, Plymouth Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DaisySquareCondosPlymouthMichigan, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Plymouth Cultural Center 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1343 Penniman Avenue, Plymouth Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Skeletons on the Porch, 1388 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Old Village Plymouth 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PlymouthMiOldTown1, Dave Parker, CC BY 3.0
- Dairy-Go-Round, 1126 South Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Benjamin and Mary Ann Bradford House Canton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Starkweather School Plymouth MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Madonna University, Ppizzo278, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Dunning–Hough Library interior 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dunning–Hough Library 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scream 4 filming, Kellyanne Berg at https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyanne70/, CC BY-SA 2.0
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