Home Insurance in Wayne, Michigan
Homes in Wayne carry a median value of $157,800 - 12% lower than the Wayne County median.
The typical home in Wayne was built around 1958. Because older housing stock often has aging wiring, roofing or plumbing, it can cost more to insure or rebuild. About 56% of homes were built before 1960, about 4 points below Wayne County's 59%.
Housing in Wayne breaks down to 71% single-family homes and 21% apartments in buildings with 5+ units.
About 65% of owner-occupied homes in Wayne have a mortgage. Lenders require hazard (homeowners) insurance on any home carrying a mortgage.
About 61% of occupied homes in Wayne are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is 9%; vacant or unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form than an owner-occupied policy.
Most homes in Wayne - 87% - are primarily heated with natural gas.
FEMA rates Wayne County's overall risk as Relatively High, led by strong wind (Very High). Wayne County had 3,683 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Wayne County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
In Michigan, the statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy is $1,110 per year (NAIC, 2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $157,800 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1958 |
| Owner-occupied share | 61% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 65% |
| Top county hazard | Strong Wind (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Wayne County | 3,683 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,110 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
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Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)