Grosse Pointe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,561 Population 5,246/sq mi density
$141,985 Median Income $75,332 per capita
$391,800 Home Value $487,629 Zillow
$1,670 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
111 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$141,985 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$391,800 home value, $1,670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grosse Pointe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density5,246/sq mi
Coordinates42.3839°N, 82.9039°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMacomb County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.41"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.8%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0436 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 143 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 147 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 147 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 31 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 148 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 46 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 74 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 140 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 115 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 140 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 140 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 km
Feb 10, 2006 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 142 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 49 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 104 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,058 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 32 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 69 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 93 km 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 87 km 4
May 21, 1953 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 36 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Grosse Pointe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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