Hamtramck, MI vs South Milwaukee, WI
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
South Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
South Milwaukee leads in crime level (4.3 vs 13.4). Hamtramck leads in walk score (82 vs 45). South Milwaukee leads in median household income ($68,801 vs $39,648).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamtramck, MI | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#123) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 27,339 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,574 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $39,648 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+38.5 |
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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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74.6 Score
South Milwaukee, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,983
Population
20,211
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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