Hamtramck, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79.4

C+

out of 100

Overview

Hamtramck is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 27,339, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $165,574. Median household income is $39,648.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,339 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $165,574 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $39,648 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.2 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,339

Source: Census ACS

$165,574

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$39,648

Source: Census ACS

24.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

82

Source: Walk Score

84 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wayne County (county-level results)

63%
34%
Democrat 537,032
Republican 288,860
Leans D+29.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 82/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79.4

Location

Hamtramck, MI (42.4081, -83.0583)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.