"There's a city called Hamtramck that really is dynamic, / the people there have put it on the map. / And the girls, to be specific, are really quite terrific, / just steal a kiss you'll find it's worth a slap." -- From "There's a City Called Hamtramck" by Ted Gomulka
Hamtramck is a small town almost entirely surrounded by the city of Detroit, with a population just over 22,000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. For car enthusiast, the Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Volt and Buick Lucerne are three of the well-known models produced within the city of Hamtramck. If you are considering a move to Hamtramck, make sure you enjoy cold weather, as the average daily low is at or below freezing for 5 months out of the year. For lovers of pre-World War II architecture, Hamtramck is a gold mine, with a significant portion of its neighborhoods and buildings predating the war.
Now is a great time to get a deal on apartment rentals, house rentals, and other property rentals in Hamtramck
"There's a city called Hamtramck that really is dynamic, / the people there have put it on the map. / And the girls, to be specific, are really quite terrific, / just steal a kiss you'll find it's worth a slap." -- From "There's a City Called Hamtramck" by Ted Gomulka
Hamtramck is a small town almost entirely surrounded by the city of Detroit, with a population just over 22,000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. For car enthusiast, the Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Volt and Buick Lucerne are three of the well-known models produced within the city of Hamtramck. If you are considering a move to Hamtramck, make sure you enjoy cold weather, as the average daily low is at or below freezing for 5 months out of the year. For lovers of pre-World War II architecture, Hamtramck is a gold mine, with a significant portion of its neighborhoods and buildings predating the war.
Moving to Hamtramck
Now is a great time to get a deal on apartment rentals, house rentals, and other property rentals in Hamtramck. Housing prices have remained more or less stable since the national housing crash of 2008. While prices have fallen somewhat since their peak in 2009, the median home price is still above 2008 levels. Residents are more likely to choose places to rent in Hamtramck instead of looking for a long-term investment home purchase.
Neighborhoods in Hamtramck
There are six major neighborhoods in Hamtramck, each with their own personality and defining characteristics. There are as follows:
Conant Street and Carpenter Street: This is one of the most historic parts of the city, with a great deal of pre-World War Two architecture.
Commor Street and Joseph Campau Street: This neighborhood blends historical architecture with some of the newer industrial buildings brought into the city by General Motors.
Caniff Street and Chrysler Expressway: This is another neighborhood that has seen many changes over the years, thanks to an influx of automaker jobs.
Downtown: Downtown Hamtramck is a great place to live if you want to be walking distance from restaurants and bars such as Polonia, a restaurant featuring Polish and American cuisine that has been featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservation show on The Travel Channel.
Conant Street and Trowbidge Street: If you want to be close to downtown without the hustle and bustle, this is a great neighborhood.
Caniff Street and Conant Street: With easy access to the I-75 freeway, this neighborhood is perfect for quick access to Detroit.
Things to do in Hamtramck
Hamtramck has a vibrant music scene, and has been recognized for their punk and alternative music, and was even named the No. 2 Most Rock N' Roll City in 2003. If you are looking to be surrounded by culture without living in the heart of Detroit, Hamtramck offers many of the benefits of the city without being right in the middle of it all.
Hamtramck also has a quaint Old World sort of character that many people really appreciate. The 1998 independent movie Polish Wedding was filmed here. The great living here means that Hamtramck attracts a lot of artists, which you can see on display with local installations like "Hamtramck Disneyland."
There's also more festivals here than you can shake a stick at, like the the Hamtramck Blowout music festival, St. Florian's Strawberry Festival, and of course Paczki Day, when you can get delicious Polish pastries on Fat Tuesday.
