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Grosse Pointe
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Grosse Pointe

#5 in Best Places to Live in Wayne County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Grosse Pointe is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 5,597. Grosse Pointe is in Wayne County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Grosse Pointe offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Grosse Pointe and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Grosse Pointe are highly rated.
    About Grosse Pointe...
    Population
    5,597
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $347,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,541
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      196.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      58.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      981.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      78
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Grosse Pointe

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,909
    National
    $69,021
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