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Grosse Pointe, MI


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Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Introduction to 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. There are 5,670 residents in the city.

Grosse Pointe History

Grosse Pointe, a wealthy suburban city, was established in 1893. The name 'Grosse Pointe' is derived from the French word for 'large point'. Sometimes referred to as 'The City', Grosse Pointe is one of the five municipalities with similar names. Since the last century, this city has hosued numerous resorts, farms, cottages, and mansions. It was officially incorporated as a home rule municipality in 1934.

Grosse Pointe and Nearby Attractions

  • Algonac State Park
  • Fox Theater Building
  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
  • Toledo Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Grosse Pointe

There are numerous museums near Grosse Pointe. Cranbrook Art Museum, Ferndale Historical Museum, and Dearborn Historical Museum are some of the museums that provide historical information about the city. Cranbrook, Historic Fort Wayne and Fair Lane are historical sites located near the city. Recreational opportunities are available at Addison Oaks County Park, Independence Oaks County Park, and Algonac State Park.

Grosse Pointe Transportation

Oakland County International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Grosse Pointe Higher Education

The closest colleges to Grosse Pointe are Baker College of Auburn Hills, College for Creative Studies, and Concordia University Ann Arbor.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Housing Recently Built11
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Historic Grosse Pointe

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Country club house (west front, Detroit) between 1900 and 1910

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Country club house (west front, Detroit) between 1900 and 1910

Country club house (Detroit) between 1907 and 1910

Mr. Swift's residence (Detroit) between 1905 and 1910

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