The Town FilesPlymouth, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 9,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $448,600
- Household income
- $112,145
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.5
Plymouth is a city of 9,370 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $448,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 99% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Michigan towns.
How Plymouth ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plymouth is worth $448,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $112,145, which is more affordable than 7% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,217 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plymouth | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $448,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,217 | $955 |
| Median household income | $112,145 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Plymouth
| People | Plymouth | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Plymouth
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 33.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 14, 1990 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 4, 2010.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Plymouth itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Plymouth
8 public schools with 2,865 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School | 6-8 | 689 | 20.3 |
| East Middle School | 6-8 | 678 | 19.4 |
| Bird Elementary School | K-5 | 458 | 18.3 |
| Farrand Elementary School | K-5 | 387 | 14.3 |
| Smith Elementary School | K-5 | 361 | 15.7 |
| Starkweather Academy Fiegel | 10-12 | 224 | 14.9 |
| PCCS Middle Virtual Academy | 6-8 | 39 | 7.8 |
| PCCS Elementary Virtual Academy | 1-5 | 29 | 5.8 |
Towns near Plymouth
- Plymouth, MI1.4 mi · 27,938 people · home $400,800
- Northville, MI3.2 mi · 31,758 people · home $551,800
- Canton, MI4.5 mi · 98,659 people · home $372,400
- Northville, MI4.6 mi · 6,119 people · home $465,400
- Livonia, MI5.2 mi · 95,535 people · home $281,100
- Westland, MI5.7 mi · 85,420 people · home $184,600
- Salem, MI7.2 mi · 7,018 people · home $430,400
- Garden City, MI7.2 mi · 27,380 people · home $168,800
Plymouth questions
Is Plymouth, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plymouth scores better for retirees than 58% of Michigan towns and quieter than 3%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Plymouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Plymouth is valued at $448,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,145, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,217 a month.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.0 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does Plymouth get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 14, 1990. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)