Hamtramck, Michigan · ZIP 48212

Hamtramck — ZIP 48212

Hamtramck (48212) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $131K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share29%

Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency17%

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby17

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$131K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$131K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Hamtramck Academy	KG–08	549	52%	50%
Caniff Liberty Academy	PK–09	590	31%	44%
Bridge Academy East	PK–05	581	30%	31%
Hanley International Academy	PK–08	667	28%	37%
Dickinson East Elementary School	KG–06	529	19%	23%
Bridge Academy West	KG–08	331	17%	23%
Davison ElementaryMiddle School	PK–08	765	15%	21%
Kosciuszko School	07–08	279	13%	25%
Hamtramck High School	09–12	926	12%	21%
Tau Beta School	KG–08	261	12%	17%
Dickinson West Elementary School	KG–06	422	10%	13%
Detroit International Academy for Young Women	PK–12	248	8%	12%
Holbrook School	KG–08	186	8%	12%
Frontier International Academy	KG–12	737	7%	10%
Oakland International Academy 912	09–12	614	3%	8%
Commonwealth Community Development Academy	PK–08	150	3%	12%
Early Childhood Elementary School	PK–02	146	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

42,587

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

29.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48212 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48212 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48212 is approximately $131K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48212 in Hamtramck has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.