Hamtramck, Michigan
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 3% for walkability
- top 10% for comfortable days
- bottom 7% for air quality
Hamtramck is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, comfortable days, and airport distance. It rates lower on unemployment and air quality.
Official websitehamtramckcity.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.1 in1.5 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$40k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US places
Home Value$103k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$853better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.60%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.45%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment11.7%better than 10% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.9 in23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.9 inbetter than 36% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 62% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US places
Comfortable Days105 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.8better than 85% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 7% of US places
School Quality61.9better than 56% of US places
Violent Crime1406/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Crime1569/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Community
Population27,84295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age27.86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0769th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)54.0%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.8%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.3%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)26.1%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.8%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 61% of US places
Walkability14.0/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance20 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.7%better than 29% of US places
Amenities Nearby274.41better than 75% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 16% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hamtramck an affordable place to live?
- Hamtramck is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hamtramck?
- The median home value in Hamtramck is $103k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hamtramck?
- Median household income in Hamtramck is $40k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hamtramck?
- Median gross rent in Hamtramck is $853 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hamtramck safe?
- Hamtramck is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1406/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 1569/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hamtramck?
- Hamtramck averages 74°F in July and 26°F in January, with 29.9 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hamtramck?
- Public-school quality in Hamtramck is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hamtramck?
- The average one-way commute in Hamtramck is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)