Cleveland, 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.
Cleveland
77.5
#240 nationally
Hamtramck
79.4
#123 nationally
Hamtramck leads in walk score (82 vs 57). Hamtramck leads in median household income ($39,648 vs $35,562). Cleveland leads in cost of living index (83 vs 84).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Hamtramck, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#240) | 79.4 (#123) |
| Population | 367,991 | 27,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,759 | $165,574 |
| Median Household Income | $35,562 | $39,648 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 82 |
| Crime Level | High | 13.4 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+29.0 |
C+
77.5 Score
Cleveland, OH
Rust Belt renaissance on Lake Erie
Median Home
$116,759
Population
367,991
Crime
High
Schools
C-
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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