At a Glance
Median Income
$39,632
$24,774 per capita
Home Value
$75,700
Zillow: $105,567
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
997/100K
2,452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Inkster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Inkster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Inkster a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Inkster residents earn a median household income of $39,632 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,774. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% 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 Inkster is $75,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,567. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 33.6% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Inkster reports 997 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,452/100K. The murder rate is 28.8/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Inkster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Inkster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population25,602
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density4,096/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,632
Per Capita$24,774
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,700
Rent$1,127
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$105,567
Housing Units11,081
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent997/100K
Property2,452/100K
Murder28.8/100K
Assault746/100K
Burglary725/100K
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Inkster was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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