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Inkster, Michigan real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Inkster, MI (Wayne County) — Census median home value $75,700, county listing prices down about 3.1% over the past year.
Inkster, MI is in Wayne County, Michigan — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 25,602, with a median household income of $39,632. Census data puts Inkster's median home value at $75,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Wayne County's current median listing price runs $155,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
At a glance
Inkster market snapshot
Population
25,602
Median Household Income
$39,632
Median Home Value (city)
$75,700
Median Listing Price (Wayne County)
$155,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,127/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.1%
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What makes Inkster different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Inkster's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $75,700. Separately, Wayne County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $155,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Inkster has an estimated population of 25,602 and a median household income of $39,632, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Inkster's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 34% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Inkster, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Inkster's median home value at $75,700. Wayne County's current median listing price runs $155,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Inkster, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Inkster's population at approximately 25,602.
What's the median rent in Inkster, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Inkster at approximately $1,127 per month.
What is the median household income in Inkster, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Inkster at approximately $39,632.
Is the Inkster housing market growing?
Wayne County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Inkster, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Inkster's median home value at about 1.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 34% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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