198th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Inkster, MI
A typical home in Inkster costs about $1,193 a month, 36.5% of the median household income of $39,252. That makes Inkster the 41st most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 198th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,170
- Median home value
- $80,400
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,215
- Of income on housing
- 36.5%
Inkster against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Inkster | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,170 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $80,400 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,215 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $39,252 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 36.5% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 41st most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Inkster
The towns around Inkster, each with its own page.
- Westland Rent $1,158 · Home $184,600 164th most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Heights Rent $1,331 · Home $185,100 183rd most affordable in the metro
- Garden City Rent $1,150 · Home $168,800 133rd most affordable in the metro
- Wayne Rent $974 · Home $157,800 135th most affordable in the metro
- Romulus Rent $1,049 · Home $159,500 114th most affordable in the metro
- Taylor Rent $1,101 · Home $152,600 152nd most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Rent $1,327 · Home $218,800 180th most affordable in the metro
- Allen Park Rent $1,246 · Home $183,700 87th most affordable in the metro
Living in Inkster
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Inkster cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Inkster, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Inkster takes 36.5% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 198th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Inkster?
The median gross rent is $1,170 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 3% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Inkster?
Owners put the median home value at $80,400, 68% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,215 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Inkster?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Inkster home at $1,193 a month calls for about $48,000 a year. The median household here earns $39,252.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Inkster. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.