Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

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 is located in the Detroit metropolitan area. Grosse Pointe Farms has a population of 9,764.

The People and Families of Grosse Pointe Farms

In Grosse Pointe Farms, about 72% of adults are married. Lots of Grosse Pointe Farms people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grosse Pointe Farms had a median family income of $109,264. People in Grosse Pointe Farms generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Grosse Pointe Farms than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Grosse Pointe Farms, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Grosse Pointe Farms. This city has lots of successful singles.

Crime and Safety

Grosse Pointe Farms is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Grosse Pointe Farms Housing

Owners occupy 97% of the housing units in Grosse Pointe Farms. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Grosse Pointe Farms, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
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
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Grosse Pointe Farms Almanac

Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Farms Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Grosse Pointe Farms Hospitals

COTTAGE HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
468 CADIEUX RD
(313) 640-1000
Emergency Service: Yes

Grosse Pointe Farms High Schools (2004)

GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
11 GROSSE POINTE BOULEVARD
313-432-3500
Serves 1,626 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

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