The Town FilesHamtramck, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 28,433 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,000
- Household income
- $39,293
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 26.5
Hamtramck is a city of 28,433 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $131,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 100% of Michigan towns, better transit than 98% of Michigan towns.
How Hamtramck ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamtramck is worth $131,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $39,293, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $989 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamtramck | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $989 | $955 |
| Median household income | $39,293 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamtramck
| People | Hamtramck | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 35.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 46.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hamtramck
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 29.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamtramck since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 113 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 2, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on November 13, 1955.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Hamtramck itself the ACS puts it at 13.1%.
Public schools in Hamtramck
16 public schools with 6,430 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | 9-12 | 965 | 20.1 |
| Hanley International Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 658 | 16.5 |
| Bridge Academy East (charter) | PK-5 | 653 | 21.8 |
| Dickinson East Elementary School | K-6 | 588 | 15.5 |
| Caniff Liberty Academy (charter) | PK-9 | 562 | 28.1 |
| Hamtramck Academy (charter) | K-8 | 553 | 22.1 |
| Oakland International Academy High School (charter) | 9-12 | 520 | 30.6 |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | K-6 | 420 | 18.3 |
| Bridge Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 308 | 77.0 |
| Tau Beta School | K-8 | 274 | 22.8 |
| Kosciuszko School | 7-8 | 272 | 16.0 |
| Holbrook School | K-8 | 165 | 12.7 |
Towns near Hamtramck
- Highland Park, MI2.2 mi · 8,977 people · home $79,200
- Detroit, MI2.5 mi · 639,111 people · home $83,900
- Hazel Park, MI5.1 mi · 14,983 people · home $158,600
- Ferndale, MI5.9 mi · 19,190 people · home $247,700
- Center Line, MI6.1 mi · 8,552 people · home $156,600
- Warren, MI6.9 mi · 139,387 people · home $193,400
- Grosse Pointe Park, MI6.9 mi · 11,595 people · home $473,100
- Pleasant Ridge, MI6.9 mi · 2,627 people · home $448,700
Hamtramck questions
Is Hamtramck, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamtramck scores better for retirees than 0% of Michigan towns and quieter than 0%. 8.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.5).
How much does a house cost in Hamtramck?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamtramck is valued at $131,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,293, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $989 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamtramck?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.9 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Hamtramck get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamtramck since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)