Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,589 Population 2,332/sq mi density
$182,000 Median Income $103,126 per capita
$671,600 Home Value $343,396 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$182,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$671,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$182,000
142% above
$103,126 per capita
Home Value
$671,600
138% above
Zillow: $343,396
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
124% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Village of Grosse Pointe Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Village of Grosse Pointe Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
242%
Home Value
238%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Village of Grosse Pointe Shores a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores residents earn a median household income of $182,000 , which is 142% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $103,126. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 Village of Grosse Pointe Shores is $671,600 , 138% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,396. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

75.6% of adults in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores 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.

Data Overview

People

Population2,589
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density2,332/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$182,000
Per Capita$103,126
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366

Housing

A+
Home Value$671,600
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$343,396
Housing Units1,073
Rent Burden29.8%

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation582 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+42.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.