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Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,589 Population 2,332/sq mi density
$182,000 Median Income $103,126 per capita
$671,600 Home Value $343,396 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 1,208 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$182,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$671,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
139/100K
63% below
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
124% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
56%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.0% (44% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,208/100K.

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 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.

Data Overview

People

Population2,589
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density2,332/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$182,000
Per Capita$103,126
Unemployment2.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent139/100K
Property1,208/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.