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Hamtramck, MI


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Hamtramck, Michigan

Introduction to Hamtramck, Michigan

Hamtramck, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 4 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 22,976 residents in Hamtramck.

Hamtramck History

German farmers were the original inhabitants of the area now known as Hamtramck. The Dodge Brothers plant, which opened in 1914, brought in a large number of Polish immigrants. The community was named in honor of Col. John Francis Hamtramck, a Revolutionary War hero. In 1796, after the British troops evacuated the area, Francis Hamtramck took possession of it. By 1798, Hamtramck was an organized township. It was established as a village in the year 1901, and in 1922, Hamtramck was reincorporated as a city.

Hamtramck and nearby Attractions

  • Fox Theater Building
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Children's Museum
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Betholem Cemetery
  • All Star Amusement

Things To Do In Hamtramck

To spend a fun day out with family and friends, one can go to the Children's Museum and the Detroit Zoo. The All Star Amusement is a theme and amusement park which offers recreational opportunities to be enjoyed by both adults and children.

Hamtramck Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit City Airport.

Hamtramck Higher Education

Macomb Community College, the Lawrence Technological University, the Wayne State University, and the Marygrove College offer higher educational opportunities to residents of Hamtramck.

High Points

Hamtramck strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHamtramck Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHamtramck Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hamtramck Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hamtramck, MI

Comparing Hamtramck to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11
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