Wayne, Michigan
Wayne is a city of 17,310 people in Wayne County, Michigan, founded in 1869.
Why visit Wayne
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include State-Wayne Theater, Annapolis Park Historic District, Ephraim and Emma Woodworth Truesdell House and Links at Gateway.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wayne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wayne
Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Wayne is located about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,713.
From the Wikipedia article Wayne, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
State-Wayne Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Movie theater and theater in Wayne, Michigan, United States
35310 West Michigan Avenue, Wayne
Museums and landmarks8
Annapolis Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan
Ephraim and Emma Woodworth Truesdell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Lilley Road–Lower Rouge River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Malcolm X House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Inkster, Michigan, United States of America
Norwayne Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Westland, Michigan, United States
Phillip and Maria Hasselbach Dingledey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
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15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Karma Coffee & Kitchen
Cafe · 0.4 mi
35634 Michigan Avenue
Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00
28 more on the map.
History
The site of Wayne was crossed by the Sauk Trail, and due to this, the area was visited by Potawatomi and French fur traders for years before permanent settlement. The first settler was George M. Johnson, who built a small log cabin on 80 acres of land in 1824 (a state historical marker can now be found at the site). The cabin served as a tavern for travelers along the trail, by then known as the Chicago Road. The area soon became known as Johnson's Tavern. This settlement became located in Bucklin Township when it was organized in 1827, but soon found itself in Nankin Township when Bucklin was divided in 1829. After a few years, the tavern was sold to Stephen G. Simmons, who continued to operate the business until he murdered his wife while in a drunken rage. Simmons was arrested and taken to Detroit, where he was tried and hanged September 24, 1830. He became the last person to be executed in Michigan, as the territory abolished capital punishment shortly thereafter.
From the History section of Wayne, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship20
Masjid Madinatul Ilm
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.7 mi
37775 Palmer Road, Westland
St Joseph Traditional Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
3521 4th Street, Wayne
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries62
American International Academy Elementary
School · 3.3 mi
300 S Henry Ruff Rd, Westland
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
School · 3.5 mi
27100 Avondale St, Inkster
American International Academy Upper Elementary
School · 4.5 mi
28955 Rosewood St, Inkster
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary
School · 5.9 mi
30055 Joy Rd, Westland
Healthcare12
Inkster Westland Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1678 Merriman Road, Westland
Map of Wayne
200 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.2 in | 14.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 12.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.2 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Detroit Metro Ap 72537 (4 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
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Inkster 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Romulus 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Garden City 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Dearborn Heights 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Taylor 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Livonia 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Dearborn 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Allen Park 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Southgate 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Lincoln Park 11 mi east, about 17 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
- Wayne, Michigan (2022), WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1949 Chevrolet ambulance at Pappa Romano's Pizza, 35346 East Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Illuminated Christmas Tree at Old Wayne Village Hall, Wayne, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Delicious home-made quiche from Karma Coffee Shop and Kitchen in Wayne! (36129258934), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Christian Science Society, 36016 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Visiting with the expert technicians at Icon Computer Solutions in Wayne. (36964158425), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Solar Currents Photovoltaic (PV) Panels Installation, Ford Wayne Assembly Plant, Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Wayne Michigan Police Station, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- State Wayne Theater, Wayne Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Annapolis Park A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NorwayneStreetscapeSingleFam, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EphraimAndEmmaWoodworthTruesdellHouseCantonMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LilleyRoadLowerRougeRiverBridgeCantonMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phillip and Maria Hasselbach Dingledey House Canton MI DEMOLISHED, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ford C-Max Hybrid Automobile on Display at the Entrance to the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Entrance to Gateway Golf Club, 33290 Gateway Drive, Romulus, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- ISS067-E-295587 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-147420 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Saint's City Church of God in Christ, 7335 Washington Street, Romulus, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Living Rock Church, 33200 Ecorse Road, Romulus, Michigan - panoramio (1), Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Living Rock Church, 33200 Ecorse Road, Romulus, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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