Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI Area Guide
A picturesque suburb of Detroit on Lake Saint Clair
Lakefront
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Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
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Gross Pointe is a small town on Lake Saint Clair that’s located just eight miles from Detroit along the Detroit River. This idyllic commuter town is known for its convenient amenities, lakefront views, and historic architecture. The beautiful homes and intricate buildings throughout town add to the city’s local charm. Along Kercheval Avenue, check out the blend of supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and bars.
The rest of the town includes a hospital, excellent public schools, neighborhood parks, and residential streets. Gross Pointe has an upscale vibe, boasting walkable neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and picture-perfect homes. Residents enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing at the lake, and for a night out on the town, they frequent one of the many bustling neighborhoods in Detroit.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$137,656
Average: $167,710
Education
2,789
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,620
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grosse Pointe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 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
234 Students
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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.