Living in Eastpointe, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastpointe · Census data 2020–2024
Eastpointe has 33,982 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $62,325 (14% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $142,200, the median rent is $1,325/month.
Eastpointe at a glance
- Population
- 33,982
- Median age
- 36.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,325State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $142,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,325/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Eastpointe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eastpointe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastpointe the median home value is $142,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Eastpointe median household income
The median household income in Eastpointe is $62,325 and the income per person is $29,022. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Eastpointe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,037
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.56
Eastpointe demographics
- Population
- 33,982
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 13,251
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastpointe ›
Education in Eastpointe
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Eastpointe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastpointe
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Eastpointe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $142,200 | $1,325 |
| Harper Woods | 15,116 | $65,022 | $157,200 | $1,351 |
| Roseville | 47,123 | $62,182 | $155,800 | $1,233 |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,094 | $126,395 | $342,100 | $1,879 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $210,700 | $1,183 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2,795 | $189,583 | $733,500 | — |
| Center Line | 8,463 | $54,703 | $156,600 | $788 |
| Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $193,400 | $1,225 |
| Fraser | 14,583 | $64,354 | $215,900 | $843 |
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What is the median household income in Eastpointe, MI?
The median household income in Eastpointe is $62,325, 14% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eastpointe?
The median home value in Eastpointe is $142,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Eastpointe?
The median gross rent in Eastpointe is $1,325 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Eastpointe, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Eastpointe?
The median age in Eastpointe is 36.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eastpointe?
The average commute to work in Eastpointe is 26 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastpointe?
The unemployment rate in Eastpointe is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastpointe?
15.2% of adults in Eastpointe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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