What are the schools like in Inkster, MI?

Inkster is served primarily by Inkster Preparatory Academy. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.0:1.

What is the median household income in Inkster?

The median household income in Inkster, MI is $38,381 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.7%.

What is the weather like in Inkster, MI?

Inkster has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.0 inches.

Inkster, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Inkster, MI affordable or expensive?

Inkster's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Inkster is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $69,000 and the median rent is $1,097 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Inkster, MI?

Inkster has a violent crime rate of 1074.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1866.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Inkster, MI a Good Place to Live?

Inkster is a small city of 25,839 in Michigan, with a median household income of $38,381 and a 11.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Inkster stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Inkster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Inkster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Inkster's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Inkster costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Inkster, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$69,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,097	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,381	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Inkster's violent crime rate is 1074.7 per 100,000 residents — 183% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1074.7 /100k

Property Crime

1866.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Inkster is served primarily by Inkster Preparatory Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Inkster, MI	National Avg
School District	Inkster Preparatory Academy	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Inkster sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 45.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Inkster, MI
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	45.0"

Demographics

Metric	Inkster, MI	National Avg
Population	25,839	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	74.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Inkster

Inkster, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48141

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inkster, MI affordable or expensive?

Inkster's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Inkster roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $69,000 and median rent is $1,097/month.

What is the crime rate in Inkster, MI?

Inkster's violent crime rate is 1074.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1866.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Inkster?

Public schools in Inkster are operated by Inkster Preparatory Academy. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Inkster, MI a good place to live?

Inkster, MI has a population of 25,839, a median household income of $38,381, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Inkster?

Inkster averages 32.3°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 45.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Inkster?

Inkster, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48141.

What is the population of Inkster?

The population of Inkster, Michigan is 25,839 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Inkster?

Key numbers for living in Inkster: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $69,000, median household income $38,381, crime index 205 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Inkster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.