Wayne County, Michigan
Inkster Real Estate and Local Guide
Western Wayne County city with deep African American musical and civil rights heritage, from the Marvelettes' Motown breakthrough to the restored Malcolm X House Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Inkster best.
About the area
Living in Inkster, MI
Hometown of the Marvelettes, whose 'Please Mr. Postman' gave Motown its first number-one pop single in 1961.
The housing market
Homes in Inkster
- 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- 72.5% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- Median home value of $75,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Inkster home
Malcolm X House
The Wilfred and Ruth Little House at 4336 Williams Street, where Malcolm X lived with his brother in 1952-53; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021 with a museum planned
Booker T. Dozier Recreation Center
City recreation complex at 2025 Middlebelt Road serving youth and senior programs
Birthplace of the Marvelettes
The girl group formed by Inkster schoolmates in 1960 whose 'Please Mr. Postman' became Motown's first number-one pop hit in December 1961
Inkster Parks and Recreation system
City parks and programs administered through the Parks and Recreation department
Dozier Recreation Complex programs
Recreational activities including fitness and community programming at the Dozier center
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