Here's what it costs to live in Hamtramck, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, while the typical home is valued around $131,000. Households earn a median of $39,293 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$39,293
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$989
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$131,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
27,743
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$955
Per month
Avg Home Value
$91,880
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.9
fair
Hospitals
130
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
What is the cost of living index for Hamtramck?
The cost of living index for Hamtramck is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Hamtramck?
The median gross rent in Hamtramck is $989 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Hamtramck?
The median household income in Hamtramck is $39,293 per year.
What is the median home value in Hamtramck?
The median home value in Hamtramck is $131,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Hamtramck?
Air quality data for Hamtramck is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Hamtramck?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
