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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,796 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,366 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,437 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,678 |
| County GDP | $54,177M |
| Restaurants | 1,797 |
| Healthcare | 2,734 |
| Retail | 2,687 |
| Manufacturing | 1,515 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,390 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
| Census Median | $460,500 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $493,454 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $207 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,365 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,390 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,360/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,734 |
| Total Violent | 115.2/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.7/100K |
| Robbery | 79.8/100K |
| Assault | 17.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,517.5/100K |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 239.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,826.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 452.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3739°N, 82.9234°W |
| County FIPS | 26099 |
Winner: Republican by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.4% |
| 112% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,734 |
| Restaurants | 1,797 |
| Retail Stores | 2,687 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |