What are the schools like in Grosse Pointe, MI?

Grosse Pointe is served primarily by Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Grosse Pointe?

The median household income in Grosse Pointe, MI is $136,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Grosse Pointe, MI?

Grosse Pointe has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

Grosse Pointe, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grosse Pointe, MI affordable or expensive?

Grosse Pointe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grosse Pointe is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $379,400 and the median rent is $1,624 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grosse Pointe, MI?

Grosse Pointe has a violent crime rate of 111.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1969.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grosse Pointe, MI a Good Place to Live?

Grosse Pointe is a small town of 5,621 in Michigan, with a median household income of $136,094 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Grosse Pointe stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grosse Pointe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grosse Pointe city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Grosse Pointe's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grosse Pointe costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grosse Pointe, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$379,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,624	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grosse Pointe's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.5 /100k

Property Crime

1969.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Grosse Pointe is served primarily by Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grosse Pointe, MI	National Avg
School District	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grosse Pointe sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grosse Pointe, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Grosse Pointe, MI	National Avg
Population	5,621	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 1 mi Grosse Pointe Park, MI 1 mi Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 4 mi Harper Woods, MI 4 mi Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 5 mi

Grosse Pointe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grosse Pointe, MI affordable or expensive?

Grosse Pointe's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grosse Pointe roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $379,400 and median rent is $1,624/month.

What is the crime rate in Grosse Pointe, MI?

Grosse Pointe's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grosse Pointe?

Public schools in Grosse Pointe are operated by Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 74.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grosse Pointe, MI a good place to live?

Grosse Pointe, MI has a population of 5,621, a median household income of $136,094, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Grosse Pointe?

Grosse Pointe averages 31.5°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Grosse Pointe?

The population of Grosse Pointe, Michigan is 5,621 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grosse Pointe?

Key numbers for living in Grosse Pointe: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $379,400, median household income $136,094, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grosse Pointe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.