Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Grosse Pointe Park is a small city in Michigan with a population of 11,394. Residents earn $121,796 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,394 Population 5,251/sq mi density
$121,796 Median Income $73,874 per capita
$460,500 Home Value $493,454 Zillow
$1,365 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,796 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$460,500 home value, $1,365/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,796
62% higher than US avg
Home Value $460,500
63% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 115/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.4%
112% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,365
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.6%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Grosse Pointe Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,394
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density5,251/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,796
Per Capita$73,874
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$54,177M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$460,500
Rent$1,365
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$493,454

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,518/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary239/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation575 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.4%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries26

Is Grosse Pointe Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grosse Pointe Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Grosse Pointe Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grosse Pointe Park is $121,796, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Grosse Pointe Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grosse Pointe Park is $460,500, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Grosse Pointe Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,518 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.

Education

Grosse Pointe Park is a highly educated community — 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Grosse Pointe Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Grosse Pointe Park has a population of 11,394 with a density of 5,251 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 5.5% Black.

Population

11,394
Total Population
5,251
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Grosse Pointe Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.0%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grosse Pointe Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grosse Pointe Park is $121,796, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Grosse Pointe Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,796
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$73,874
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
IRS Avg AGI$69,437

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,678
County GDP$54,177M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,797
Healthcare2,734
Retail2,687
Manufacturing1,515

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,390
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Work from Home24.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grosse Pointe Park is $460,500, 63% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,365 (17% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $493,454.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$460,500
63% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$493,454
Median List Price$499,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,000
$/Sq Ft$207
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio101.4%
Price Drops9.5%
Inventory21

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,365
17% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,390
54% above US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Grosse Pointe Park, 27.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 15.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grosse Pointe Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.6%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity15.3%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate79.0%
Premature Death8,360/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access96.8%
Healthcare Facilities2,734
Grosse Pointe Park has a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,518 per 100,000 (28% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Grosse Pointe Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent115.2/100K
70% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape17.7/100K
Robbery79.8/100K
Assault17.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,517.5/100K
28% above US avg
Burglary239.3/100K
Theft1,826.1/100K
Vehicle Theft452.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Grosse Pointe Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation575 ft (175 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density5,251/sq mi
Coordinates42.3739°N, 82.9234°W
County FIPS26099
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 42.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.4%
112% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,251/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities2,734
Restaurants1,797
Retail Stores2,687

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Work from Home24.3%

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