Grosse Pointe, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County
Grosse Pointe, MI
At a Glance
How Grosse Pointe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grosse Pointe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grosse Pointe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grosse Pointe residents earn a median household income of $141,985 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,332. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 is $391,800 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,629. Median rent is $1,670/month, with 20.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Grosse Pointe reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
74.5% of adults in Grosse Pointe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grosse Pointe has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.