Inkster, MI vs Lockport, NY
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.
Inkster
75
#517 nationally
Lockport
70.3
#1117 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (15.7 vs 29.4). Lockport leads in median household income ($56,053 vs $38,381). Lockport leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inkster, MI | Lockport, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#517) | 70.3 (#1117) |
| Population | 25,056 | 20,436 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $110,374 | $274,351 |
| Median Household Income | $38,381 | $56,053 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 29.4 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+14.9 |
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75 Score
Inkster, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$110,374
Population
25,056
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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70.3 Score
Lockport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,351
Population
20,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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