Living in Inkster, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inkster · Census data 2020–2024
Inkster has 25,428 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $39,252 (46% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $80,400, the median rent is $1,170/month.
Inkster at a glance
- Population
- 25,428
- Median age
- 35State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,252State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $80,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,170/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Inkster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Inkster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inkster the median home value is $80,400, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,215 a month in housing costs.
Inkster median household income
The median household income in Inkster is $39,252 and the income per person is $25,587. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Inkster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,517
- Owner-occupied
- 46.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.2%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.59
Inkster demographics
- Population
- 25,428
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 9,750
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inkster ›
Education in Inkster
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Inkster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inkster
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Inkster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $185,100 | $1,331 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | $152,600 | $1,101 |
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | $1,049 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $218,800 | $1,327 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Inkster, MI?
The median household income in Inkster is $39,252, 46% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Inkster?
The median home value in Inkster is $80,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Inkster?
The median gross rent in Inkster is $1,170 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Inkster, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
What is the median age in Inkster?
The median age in Inkster is 35 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Inkster?
The average commute to work in Inkster is 27 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inkster?
The unemployment rate in Inkster is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inkster?
13.1% of adults in Inkster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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