08 of 14 Downriver cities
A compact Downriver suburb with a practical housing market, older neighborhoods, and a strong everyday commute base. [https://www.realtor.com/local/market/michigan/wayne-county/woodhaven][https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/woodhaven-wayne-mi/]
Woodhaven market snapshot
Trend: stable
$244.5k
Median sale price
47
Days on market
-2.2%
YoY change
25
Active listings
Sale-to-list 100% · Trend: stable · As of 2026-04-28
Woodhaven is a Wayne County suburb in the Downriver corridor with a mostly residential profile and a mix of established subdivisions. Realtor.com shows a January 2026 median home sale price of $244,500, and Niche describes the city as a dense suburban place where most residents own their homes.16
It fits buyers who want a straightforward Downriver location, familiar housing stock, and access to big-road commuting. The city’s market looks balanced enough for both sides, but inventory remains limited.13
Woodhaven is really a stack of smaller pockets, each with its own feel. Here's how I'd describe them.
Schools are the swing factor for most family buyers. Here's the district picture.
Woodhaven is practical more than flashy, with everyday shopping, chain dining, and easy access to the rest of Downriver. The city’s 2026 conversations are also centered on traffic relief and local connectivity rather than tourism or nightlife.1011
Parks & recreation
Typical homes
ranch, colonial, bungalow, split-level · built 1950s-1970s
The latest median sale price I found was $244.5k.1
Homes were averaging 47 days on market in the latest Realtor.com data.1
Families and everyday buyers who want a straightforward suburban setup tend to fit best.6
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District serves the city.9
Trying to choose between a local lender and an online lender in Woodhaven in Q1 2026? In the Downriver Michigan real estate market, low inventory, rising prices, and high competition are making lender quality more important than many buyers realize.
Looking for the rest of Downriver?
Quiet, well-kept neighborhoods. A solid play for first-time buyers.
Larger lots, broader inventory. Real value if you are stretching the dollar.
Island life. Slower pace, larger lots, the highest end of the Downriver market.
Newer subdivisions, a quieter commute, and room to grow.
Sources
Data as of 2026-04-28
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