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Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan


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Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 6 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Detroit metropolitan area. Grosse Pointe Park has a population of 12,443.

The People and Families of Grosse Pointe Park

In Grosse Pointe Park, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grosse Pointe Park had a median family income of $104,267. Grosse Pointe Park is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Grosse Pointe Park isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Grosse Pointe Park. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Grosse Pointe Park residents, with $51,920. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grosse Pointe Park Housing

In Grosse Pointe Park, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Grosse Pointe Park has higher property taxes than most places in Michigan, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Grosse Pointe Park, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrosse Pointe Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrosse Pointe Park Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrosse Pointe Park Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGrosse Pointe Park College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGrosse Pointe Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Grosse Pointe Park Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Grosse Pointe Park Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Comparing Grosse Pointe Park 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 Population78
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime76

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