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Grosse Pointe, MI


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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.

Of Note

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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