At a Glance
Median Income
$40,103
$14,820 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
Zillow: $169,639
Median Rent
$907/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
489/100K
1,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
66.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
27.7% smoking rate
How Hamtramck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamtramck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamtramck a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamtramck residents earn a median household income of $40,103 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,820. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamtramck is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,639. Median rent is $907/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hamtramck reports 489 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,603/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Hamtramck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamtramck has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population27,830
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density13,316/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born44.5%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,103
Per Capita$14,820
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$907
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$169,639
Housing Units8,578
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent489/100K
Property1,603/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary204/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking27.7%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation628 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations269
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Hamtramck was founded in 1901.
The median home in Hamtramck was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
44.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.