Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Grosse Pointe Woods
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Area Guide
A lakefront suburb of Detroit boasting excellent schools
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Waterfront
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Affordable
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Great Schools
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A commuter-friendly suburb of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Woods is a quick 12 miles northeast of Downtown Detroit, and just 35 miles from Windsor International Airport. Separated from Lake Saint Clair by Grosse Pointe Shores, this small town is home to excellent public schools and is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere. Although Grosse Pointe Woods is highly sought-after, this suburb is fairly affordable, offering a range of apartments and houses for rent. When residents aren’t traveling to and from Detroit for work or entertainment purposes, you’ll find them teeing off at Lochmoor Club or the Country Club of Detroit. After you find your affordable apartment in town, be sure to visit the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and more. Pier Park is a great place to relax by the water on Lake Saint Clare’s sandy shoreline. If you’re interested in local history, historic gems like the War Memorial and Ford House aren’t far from Grosse Pointe Woods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$125,246
Average: $145,131
Education
7,223
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,744
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Grosse Pointe Woods has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
677 Students
John Monteith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Stevens T. Mason Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-8
677 Students
Grosse Pointe North High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,081 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
Commuter Rail
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.