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Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
At a Glance
How Grosse Pointe Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grosse Pointe Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grosse Pointe Woods a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grosse Pointe Woods residents earn a median household income of $129,442 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,502. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% 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 Woods is $322,500 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,396. Median rent is $1,755/month, with 24.2% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Grosse Pointe Woods reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,244/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.9% of adults in Grosse Pointe Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grosse Pointe Woods 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.