At a Glance
Median Income
$141,985
$75,332 per capita
Home Value
$391,800
Zillow: $462,842
Median Rent
$1,670/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.5%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grosse Pointe a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $462,842. 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 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 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
Population5,561
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density5,246/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,985
Per Capita$75,332
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$391,800
Rent$1,670
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$462,842
Housing Units2,463
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property1,770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary195/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation586 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+39.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Grosse Pointe was built in 1938.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% 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.