Cost of Living in Inkster, MI
Population: 25,602 • 2026 Data
$39,632
Median Household Income
-49% vs national
$1,127
Median Monthly Rent
-16% vs national
$75,700
Median Home Value
-78% vs national
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Inkster
The median home value in Inkster, MI is $75,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,127, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $979.
Rent-to-income ratio: 34.1%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Inkster, MI is $39,632. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8%, with a labor force of 11,367 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.