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Eastpointe, MI Area Guide

Enjoy the Gateway to Macomb County’s many conveniences

Diverse Suburban Affordable Welcoming Active Family-Friendly Convenient Commuter

Located about 13 miles northeast of Downtown Detroit, Eastpointe is considered to be “The Gateway to Macomb County” as its southern border distinguishes Macomb and Wayne Counties. Primarily a residential community, Eastpointe is filled with plenty of high-quality brick homes.

Eastpointe hosts an array of festivals and events to draw the community together, including the Cruisin’ Gratiot, Summer Fest, Erin-Halfway Days Living History Festival, and Music in the Park Wednesdays. Convenience to the metropolitan amenities of Downtown Detroit and recreational activities of Lake Saint Claire ensure there is always something to do near Eastpointe. Easy access to Interstates 94 and 696 as well as Eight Mile Road affords residents simple commutes and travels from Eastpointe.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastpointe, MI is $742 for a studio, $825 for one bedroom, and $970 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastpointe has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$825/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$1,469/month
940 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eastpointe, MI is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

68 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Eaton Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Bellview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Koepsell Education Center

Public

Grades PK-5

Eaton Academy

Public

Grades K-8

East Detroit Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Kelly Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

East Detroit Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

East Detroit High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freedom Hill County Park
  • Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
  • Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
  • Dossin Great Lakes Museum
  • Belle Isle Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.