Hamtramck, MI vs Lansing, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hamtramck
79.4
#123 nationally
Lansing
76.6
#331 nationally
Hamtramck leads in crime level (13.4 vs 36.9). Hamtramck leads in walk score (82 vs 46). Lansing leads in median household income ($50,747 vs $39,648).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamtramck, MI | Lansing, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#123) | 76.6 (#331) |
| Population | 27,339 | 112,115 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,574 | $170,959 |
| Median Household Income | $39,648 | $50,747 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 36.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+3.1 |
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79.4 Score
Hamtramck, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,574
Population
27,339
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
82
Midwest
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76.6 Score
Lansing, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$170,959
Population
112,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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