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Hamtramck, MI

Founded 1901Wayne CountyElev. 192 m
Population
27,830
Median home
$116,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Hamtramck

With about 27,830 residents, Hamtramck is one of Michigan's notable places. Hamtramck was founded in 1901 and sits in Wayne County. The median age is 27 and the median household income is $40,103. Homes carry a median value of $116,400, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.5%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,830
Median age
27
Median household income
$40,103
Per-capita income
$14,820
Poverty rate
38.2%
High-school grad or higher
66.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Unemployment
11.7%
Avg. commute
24.8 min
Work from home
7.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Black8.2%
Asian25.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving34.6%
Sales & office21%
Service20.5%
Management, business, science & arts19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$116,400
Median gross rent
$907/mo
Owner-occupied
57.1%
Median year built
1938
Households
7,410
Avg. household size
3.71

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hamtramck has 15 public schools — 10 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading32%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bridge AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Hamtramck High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Horizon High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oakland International Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Kosciuszko SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Bridge Academy EastElementaryGrades -1–5charter
Caniff Liberty AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Commonwealth Community Development AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Dickinson East Elementary SchoolElementary
Dickinson West Elementary SchoolElementary
Early Childhood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Hamtramck AcademyElementarycharter
Hanley International AcademyElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Holbrook SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% above national
Hamtramck645
Michigan468
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Hamtramck1,907
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hamtramck Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hamtramck.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wayne County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hamtramck is in Wayne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hamtramck was founded in 1901 and sits in Wayne County. Elevation ~192 m.

Map of Hamtramck
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hamtramck StadiumGrandstands, Hamtramck Stadium
Notable people from Hamtramck
Rudy TomjanovichMitch RyderWarith Deen MohammedJane BartkowiczGail KobeLucien N. NedziRoger ZatkoffRaymond ZussmanCharles EdgeLesia Liss
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Nearby cities
Detroit (3 mi)Warren (7 mi)Eastpointe (7 mi)Oak Park (8 mi)Madison Heights (8 mi)Royal Oak (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hamtramck, MI (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hamtramck, Michigan.

Anthony Alexander Wright, 56ABSCONDER
Hamtramck · Wayne County · 48212
AKA Anthony A Wright
John Michael Clark, 41
Hamtramck · Wayne County · 48212
AKA John M Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hamtramck — frequently asked

What is the population of Hamtramck, Michigan?
Hamtramck has a population of about 27,830, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hamtramck?
The median home value in Hamtramck is $116,400, and the median gross rent is $907/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hamtramck safe? What is the crime rate?
Hamtramck Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 645 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hamtramck face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wayne County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Hamtramck?
Hamtramck has 15 public schools (10 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hamtramck?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Hamtramck. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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