Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Area Guide
A charming suburb on Lake Saint Clair
Lakefront
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Scenic
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Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Located about 12 miles northeast of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms is a picturesque suburb on the shores of Lake Saint Clair. The community is teeming with natural beauty, boasting lush tree-lined streets as well as sprawling lakefront views.
Grosse Pointe Farms is highly regarded for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent schools, and pervasive sense of old-world charm. The community’s rental market is diverse, touting expansive houses on manicured lawns in addition to an array of apartments in historic buildings. Getting around from Grosse Pointe Farms is a breeze with convenience to multiple major roadways and Interstate 94.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$164,240
Average: $186,369
Education
5,154
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,613
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grosse Pointe Farms has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Grosse Pointe South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Chene Park
- William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
- Belle Isle Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.