At a Glance
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $205,515
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Inkster is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,515. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.8% of adults in Inkster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Inkster has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population29
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$55,562
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$205,515
Housing Units15
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute47 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Inkster was founded in 1884.
The median home in Inkster was built in 1938.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.