Living in Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grosse Pointe · Census data 2020–2024
Grosse Pointe has 5,541 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $158,853 (118% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $436,800, the median rent is $1,725/month.
Grosse Pointe at a glance
- Population
- 5,541
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $158,853State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $436,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,725/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Grosse Pointe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Grosse Pointe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grosse Pointe the median home value is $436,800, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,845 a month in housing costs.
Grosse Pointe median household income
The median household income in Grosse Pointe is $158,853 and the income per person is $86,088. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Grosse Pointe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,452
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.50
Grosse Pointe demographics
- Population
- 5,541
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 2,211
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grosse Pointe ›
Education in Grosse Pointe
73.1% of adults 25 and older in Grosse Pointe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 38.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grosse Pointe
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Grosse Pointe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe | 5,541 | $158,853 | $436,800 | $1,725 |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 9,904 | $161,208 | $442,000 | $1,408 |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 11,319 | $124,111 | $473,100 | $1,379 |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,094 | $126,395 | $342,100 | $1,879 |
| Harper Woods | 15,116 | $65,022 | $157,200 | $1,351 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2,795 | $189,583 | $733,500 | — |
| Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $142,200 | $1,325 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $210,700 | $1,183 |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | $39,293 | $131,000 | $989 |
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What is the median household income in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The median household income in Grosse Pointe is $158,853, 118% higher 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 Grosse Pointe?
The median home value in Grosse Pointe is $436,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Grosse Pointe?
The median gross rent in Grosse Pointe is $1,725 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Grosse Pointe, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Grosse Pointe?
The median age in Grosse Pointe is 43.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Grosse Pointe?
The average commute to work in Grosse Pointe is 24 minutes; 25.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grosse Pointe?
The unemployment rate in Grosse Pointe is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grosse Pointe?
73.1% of adults in Grosse Pointe 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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