Eastpointe

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Eastpointe, MI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$827

Population

33,173

Renter Mix

36% Rent

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$54,320

Average: $65,668

Education

5,565

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

15,187

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Eastpointe has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Eastpointe, MI is $744 for a studio, $827 for one bedroom, and $973 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastpointe has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$827/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$1,502/month
920 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Eaton Academy

Public

Grades K-8

332 Students

Pleasantview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

242 Students

Bellview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

224 Students

Forest Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

Crescentwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

232 Students

Eaton Academy

Public

Grades K-8

332 Students

Kelly Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

464 Students

East Detroit Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

127 Students

East Detroit High School

Public

Grades 9-12

633 Students

East Detroit Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

127 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.