Hamtramck, MI vs Shaker Heights, OH
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
Shaker Heights
78.4
#182 nationally
Shaker Heights leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.4). Shaker Heights leads in median household income ($96,494 vs $39,648). Hamtramck leads in walk score (82 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamtramck, MI | Shaker Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#123) | 78.4 (#182) |
| Population | 27,339 | 28,541 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,574 | $356,977 |
| Median Household Income | $39,648 | $96,494 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+31.5 |
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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C+
78.4 Score
Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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