Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan - City Information, Fast Facts, Schools, Colleges, and More

Overview

Introduction to 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 History

Grosse Pointe was considered to have a healthful climate and environment, and thus Pierre Provencal came to stay here in 1819. After many years, when the population of the area increased, the people desired incorporation and a more sophisticated government. Incorporations in the area began in 1879.

Grosse Pointe Park and nearby Attractions

Windmill Pointe Park
Matthew C. Patterson Park
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church
Grosse Pointe Historical Society
Pier Park
George Elworthy Field

Things To Do In Grosse Pointe Park

The two historic churches in the city are worth paying a visit to. If you wish to relax, then head to the city parks. The park and recreation department organize a wide variety of activities and programs for people of all ages.

Grosse Pointe Park Transportation

The nearest local airport is Detroit City Airport.

Grosse Pointe Park Higher Education

The colleges that are situated nearby include Macomb Community College, Wayne State University, Marygrove College and Wayne County Community College District.

Demographics

People

Total Population	11,207
Male Share of the Population	49.5%
Female Share of the Population	50.5%
Senior Citizens	16.8%
Employed Population 16+	6,023
Age of the Population	44

Families

% of people married	59.1%
Average household size	3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher	45.1%
Median Earnings25+	$60,741
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification	$17,039
Median Earnings With High School Degree	$32,218

Wealth

Median Family Income	$144,811
% Above Poverty Level	95.5%
% Below Poverty Level	4.5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time	27 minutes
% Working from Home	7.2%
% Walking and Biking to Work	2.3%
% Using Public Transportation	2.6%

Housing

People Living Alone	23.7%
Median Gross Rent	$1,016
Median House Value	$347,900

Ancestry

German	20.9%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)	18.4%
Polish	13.8%
Irish	11.5%
English	11.2%
Italian	9%
French Except Basque	5%
Scottish	4%
Arab	2.7%
Dutch	2.7%
Canadian	2.5%
Greek	1.9%
Russian	1.8%
Belgian	1.6%
Lebanese	1.2%
Austrian	1.1%
Slovak	1%
Welsh	0.9%
Swedish	0.9%
Hungarian	0.9%
Serbian	0.9%
Norwegian	0.8%
Finnish	0.8%
Ukrainian	0.7%
Romanian	0.7%
Swiss	0.5%
Lithuanian	0.4%
US/American	0.3%
Jordanian	0.3%
African	0.2%
Iranian	0.2%
Syrian	0.2%
Palestinian	0.2%
Croatian	0.2%
Czech	0.2%
Danishn	0.2%
Iraqi	0.1%
Turkish	0.1%
Nigerian	0.1%
Albanian	0.1%
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Grosse Pointe Park Almanac

Category	Value
County	Wayne County
Standard Zip Codes	48215, 48224, 48230, 48236
Phone Area Codes	313
Time Zone	America/Detroit
Approximate Latitude	42.38
Approximate Longitude	-82.95

Grosse Pointe Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Station	GROSSE POINTE FARMS
Distance	3.2 miles
Jan Temp	19 to 32 F
Apr Temp	38 to 57 F
Jul Temp	64 to 83 F
Oct Temp	45 to 62 F
Annual Precip	33.9 inches

Station	DETROIT CITY AP
Distance	3.6 miles
Jan Temp	20 to 33 F
Apr Temp	39 to 59 F
Jul Temp	66 to 85 F
Oct Temp	45 to 62 F
Annual Precip	0 inches

Station	DETROIT METRO AP
Distance	22.5 miles
Jan Temp	18 to 31 F
Apr Temp	38 to 58 F
Jul Temp	64 to 83 F
Oct Temp	43 to 61 F
Annual Precip	32.8 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

Location	Population	Median Family Income
Grosse Pointe	5,218	$124,974
Grosse Pointe Farms	9,224	$147,344
Grosse Pointe Woods	15,559	$112,071
Hamtramck	21,941	$26,990
Harper Woods	13,959	$54,035

Grosse Pointe Park Public Schools

George Defer Elementary School
15425 Kercheval Ave
ZIP: 48230
(313) 432-4000
Primary
Total Enrollment 306

Pierce Middle School
15430 Kercheval Ave
ZIP: 48230
(313) 432-4700
Middle
Total Enrollment 587

Robert Trombly Elementary School
820 Beaconsfield Ave
ZIP: 48230
(313) 432-5000
Primary
Total Enrollment 273

Grosse Pointe Park Private Schools

St Clare Of Montefalco School
16231 Charlevoix St
ZIP: 48230
Elementary
Total Enrollment 161