Athens, OH vs Hamtramck, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
80.9
#58 nationally
Hamtramck
79.4
#123 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.4). Athens leads in average commute (16.2 min vs 24.2 min). Hamtramck leads in median household income ($39,648 vs $34,493).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, OH | Hamtramck, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.9 (#58) | 79.4 (#123) |
| Population | 24,673 | 27,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $250,164 | $165,574 |
| Median Household Income | $34,493 | $39,648 |
| Average Commute | 16.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+29.0 |
B-
80.9 Score
Athens, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$250,164
Population
24,673
Crime
Low
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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C+
79.4 Score
Hamtramck, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,574
Population
27,339
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
82
Midwest
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