Wayne County, Michigan: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Wayne County is worth $170,200, property taxes on it run about $2,794 a year (1.64%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $1,467 in transfer tax plus $1,950 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $170,200 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $2,794 a year, 1.64% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $1,467 (incl. County Real Estate Transfer Tax) | Michigan transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,171 owner's + $779 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $60 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $3,477 | Closing costs page → |
| Down payment help | 2 local programs found | First-time buyer page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $104,800; low-income limit $83,850 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Wayne County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wayne County is valued at $170,200, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Wayne County?
The median Wayne County homeowner pays $2,794 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value ($3,315 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Wayne County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Wayne County?
On the $170,200 median home: transfer tax $1,467, title insurance $1,950 for both policies, recording fees about $60, about $3,477 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Wayne County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Wayne County (Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI HUD Metro FMR Area) is $104,800. A family of four counts as low income below $83,850 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Michigan counties
- Tuscola County $136,900
- Van Buren County $189,900
- Washtenaw County $353,000
- Wexford County $160,300
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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