Inkster, MI vs Maple Heights, OH
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.
Inkster
75
#517 nationally
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Maple Heights leads in crime level (11.0 vs 29.4). Maple Heights leads in median household income ($49,877 vs $38,381). Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inkster, MI | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#517) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 25,056 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $110,374 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $38,381 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 29.4 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+31.5 |
C
75 Score
Inkster, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$110,374
Population
25,056
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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