How many renters live in Wayland, Michigan?
The City of Wayland has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 27.07 percent of the population living in Wayland.
What is the rental market like in Wayland, Michigan?
There are an estimated housing units in the Wayland area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Wayland, Michigan, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Wayland?
The rental vacancy rate in Wayland is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Wayland for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Wayland
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 171 | 286 | 87 | 40 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Wayland
A large number of apartments in Wayland have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Wayland
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $832 to $1,466. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $832 |
| One BR | $838 |
| Two BR | $1,101 |
| Three BR | $1,427 |
| Four BR | $1,466 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Wayland, Michigan
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Wayland?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 57 | 33 percent |
| Two BR | 181 | 63 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Wayland, Michigan
How many affordable rental units are in Wayland?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Wayland, Michigan including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Wayland, Michigan
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Wayland, Michigan
Wayland features 112 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Wayland, Michigan
There are 48 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wayland.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wayland, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wayland landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Wayland.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wayland, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $991 and $1,211.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.