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Grosse Pointe Park is a small city of 11,513 in Michigan, with a median household income of $128,333
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grosse Pointe Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Grosse Pointe Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grosse Pointe Park 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 Park's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grosse Pointe Park costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$445,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,417
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$128,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grosse Pointe Park's violent crime rate is 18.2 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
18.2 /100k
Property Crime
1566.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grosse Pointe Park 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 Park, MI
National Avg
School District
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
70.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grosse Pointe Park 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.
Grosse Pointe Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grosse Pointe Park roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $445,100 and median rent is $1,417/month.
Grosse Pointe Park's violent crime rate is 18.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1566.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grosse Pointe Park 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. 70.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI has a population of 11,513, a median household income of $128,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Grosse Pointe Park 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).
Grosse Pointe Park, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48230.
The population of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan is 11,513 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grosse Pointe Park: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $445,100, median household income $128,333, crime index 33 (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 Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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