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Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Introduction to Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles S of St. Clair Shores, Michigan (center to center) and 9 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 9,764.

Grosse Pointe Farms History

Grosse Pointe Farms, an affluent suburban city, is also a part of the Detroit metro area. The county, the first to be created during the formation of the Northwest Territories, was named after "Mad Anthony Wayne", an American General. Officially incorporated in 1796, Grosse Pointe Farms is situated near St. Claire Lake and is surrounded by Grosse Pointe in the west, Detroit in the north and Grosse Pointe Shores in the northeast.

Grosse Pointe Farms and Nearby Attractions

  • Grosse Pointe War Memorial
  • Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center
  • Eastwood Park
  • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
  • Jefferson Beach

Things To Do In Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms offers a number of recreational facilities. Several points of interest include the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, the Pier Park Harbor, Kerby Field, and Pier Park. The Jefferson Beach is another popular attraction for beach lovers, and Eastwood Park and Spindler Park offer outdoor recreational opportunities to visitors of all ages. Other intersting places to visit are the Detroit Zoo, the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, the Children's Museum, the Grosse Pointe Children's Theater, and Lake St. Clair. Chandler Park Golf Course also provides opportunities to play golf.

Grosse Pointe Farms Transportation

The nearest major airport is Detroit City Airport.

Grosse Pointe Farms Higher Education

The closest colleges to Grosse Pointe Farm include Macomb Community College, Wayne State University, Marygrove College and University of Detroit Mercy.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyGrosse Pointe Farms Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Grosse Pointe Farms Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Grosse Pointe Farms Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Comparing Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use57
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Housing Recently Built12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime99
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