Hamtramck, MI vs Niles, IL
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.
Hamtramck
79.4
#123 nationally
Niles
74.4
#599 nationally
Niles leads in crime level (1.5 vs 13.4). Niles leads in median household income ($75,783 vs $39,648). Hamtramck leads in cost of living index (84 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamtramck, MI | Niles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#123) | 74.4 (#599) |
| Population | 27,339 | 29,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,574 | $422,795 |
| Median Household Income | $39,648 | $75,783 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+42.0 |
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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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74.4 Score
Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
Midwest
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