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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
At a Glance
How Grosse Pointe Farms Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grosse Pointe Farms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grosse Pointe Farms a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grosse Pointe Farms residents earn a median household income of $160,589 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $94,810. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Grosse Pointe Farms is $418,600 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,581. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 29.1% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Grosse Pointe Farms reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 878/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.9% of adults in Grosse Pointe Farms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (134% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grosse Pointe Farms 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.