Inkster, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75

C

out of 100

Overview

Inkster is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 25,056, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $110,374. Median household income is $38,381.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,056 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $110,374 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $38,381 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.6 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,056

Source: Census ACS

$110,374

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$38,381

Source: Census ACS

26.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

82 (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 95.8/100

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

Commute Time 53/100

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

Crime 10/100

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

Walkability 33/100

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

Purchasing Power 42.4/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 75

Location

Inkster, MI (42.2940, -83.3146)
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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.