What percentage of people rent in Hamtramck, MI?
41.7% (±4.4 points) of the occupied homes in Hamtramck, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,966 renting households against 4,154 that own their home.
In Hamtramck, the share of households that rent went from 47.0% in 2015–2019 to 41.7% in 2020–2024 (−5.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.7% (±4.4 points)
- Renting households
- 2,966 (±385)
- Median renter income
- $35,111 (±$4,055)
Who rents and who owns in Hamtramck
| Hamtramck | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.7% (±4.4 points) | 35.2% (±0.4 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,966 (±385) | 246,939 (±3,006) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 4,154 (±347) | 453,652 (±3,139) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.0 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 4.5 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,111 (±$4,055) | $37,565 (±$847) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $48,108 (±$5,774) | $77,774 (±$995) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Hamtramck, the renter share is higher than in Wayne County (35.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (26.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Wayne County, Hamtramck ranks 6 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 69 of 1,520.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Hamtramck has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.0% (±3.3 points) | 41.7% (±4.4 points) | −5.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $729 (±$19) | $989 (±$55) | +35.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $27,166 (±$1,584) | $39,293 (±$5,070) | +44.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Hamtramck
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck | — | 41.7% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Highland Park | 2.2 mi | 55.5% (±6.7 points) | Higher |
| Detroit | 2.5 mi | 49.7% (±0.8 points) | Higher |
| Hazel Park | 5.1 mi | 33.9% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Ferndale | 5.9 mi | 33.4% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Center Line | 6.1 mi | 47.8% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 6.6 mi | 64.5% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Warren | 6.9 mi | 28.9% (±1.4 points) | Lower |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 6.9 mi | 25.6% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hazel Park, MI (33.9%), Ferndale, MI (33.4%), Warren, MI (28.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Highland Park, MI (55.5%), Detroit, MI (49.7%), Royal Oak Charter Township, MI (64.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Park | 55.5% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 | Inkster | 53.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 3 | Detroit | 49.7% (±0.8 points) |
| 4 | Belleville | 43.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 5 | River Rouge | 42.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 6 | Hamtramck | 41.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 7 | Wayne | 39.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 8 | Melvindale | 39.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 9 | Westland | 38.7% (±1.6 points) |
| 10 | Ecorse | 37.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 11 | Riverview | 35.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Van Buren Charter Township | 35.5% (±3.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 43 places in Wayne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hamtramck
How many renters are there in Hamtramck?
Hamtramck has an estimated 2,966 (±385) renting households, 41.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Hamtramck?
In Hamtramck, the share of households that rent went from 47.0% in 2015–2019 to 41.7% in 2020–2024 (−5.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Hamtramck?
A renting household in Hamtramck has 3.0 people on average, against 4.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Hamtramck?
The median renting household in Hamtramck, MI has an income of $35,111 (±$4,055) a year, against $48,108 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hamtramck city, Michigan (place:36280, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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