Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
At a Glance
How Grosse Pointe Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grosse Pointe Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grosse Pointe Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grosse Pointe Park residents earn a median household income of $121,796 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,874. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Park is $460,500 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,663. Median rent is $1,365/month, with 26.9% 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 Park reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,584/100K.
Education
71.4% of adults in Grosse Pointe Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grosse Pointe Park 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.