At a Glance
Median Income
$58,196
$27,884 per capita
Home Value
$129,100
Zillow: $150,545
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
690/100K
2,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Eastpointe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eastpointe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eastpointe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eastpointe residents earn a median household income of $58,196 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,884. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,678 business establishments, including 1,797 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eastpointe is $129,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,545. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Eastpointe reports 690 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,560/100K. The murder rate is 9.3/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Eastpointe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eastpointe has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population34,003
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density6,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,196
Per Capita$27,884
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,100
Rent$1,335
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$150,545
Housing Units14,050
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent690/100K
Property2,560/100K
Murder9.3/100K
Assault482/100K
Burglary510/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation607 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Eastpointe was founded in 1897.
The median home in Eastpointe was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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