Grosse Pointe, MI

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 7 miles S of St. Clair Shores, Michigan (center to center) and 7 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 5,670 residents in Grosse Pointe.

The People and Families of Grosse Pointe

In Grosse Pointe, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grosse Pointe had a median family income of $101,889. Most of the residents of Grosse Pointe tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Grosse Pointe is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Grosse Pointe prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Grosse Pointe folks tended to give their money ($183,525) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Grosse Pointe Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Grosse Pointe that were owner-occupied was 82%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Grosse Pointe, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Grosse Pointe, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grosse Pointe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Grosse Pointe, MI

Comparing Grosse Pointe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Grosse Pointe Almanac

Grosse Pointe Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grosse Pointe Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grosse Pointe residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grosse Pointe Hospitals

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
468 CADIEUX RD
(313) 343-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Grosse Pointe

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