Metro Detroit / Southeast Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan
County seat: Detroit
Wayne County is Michigan's most populous county, containing Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia and the Downriver and Grosse Pointe communities, plus the region's largest airport.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Detroit
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Livonia
- Westland
- Garden City
- Wayne
- Canton Township
- Plymouth
- Romulus
- Taylor
- Allen Park
- Lincoln Park
- Melvindale
- Southgate
- Wyandotte
- Riverview
- Trenton
- Woodhaven
- Brownstown Township
- Grosse Pointe
- Grosse Pointe Park
- Grosse Pointe Farms
- Grosse Pointe Woods
- Harper Woods
- Hamtramck
- Highland Park
- Belleville
- Inkster
- Flat Rock
- Rockwood
- River Rouge
5 full community guides available in this county.
Attractions
- Detroit Institute of Arts
- Michigan Central Station
- The Henry Ford
- Detroit Riverwalk
Parks & Recreation
- Belle Isle Park
- Rouge Park
- Palmer Park
- William G. Milliken State Park
Transportation
I-75, I-94, I-96 and I-275 cross the county, with Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus and the QLine running along Woodward Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Detroit in Wayne County?
Yes. Detroit is the Wayne County seat and Michigan's largest city.
Is Hamtramck a Detroit neighborhood?
No. Hamtramck is a separate city in Wayne County, entirely surrounded by Detroit.
Is Canton a city?
Canton is a charter township in Wayne County, not an incorporated city.