Grosse Pointe is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 5,584 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Grosse Pointe is the 177th largest community in Michigan. Much of the housing stock in Grosse Pointe was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.
Grosse Pointe home prices are not only among the most expensive in Michigan, but Grosse Pointe real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Grosse Pointe has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Grosse Pointe telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.73% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Grosse Pointe is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.
Grosse Pointe is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Grosse Pointe’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
If knowledge is power, Grosse Pointe is a pretty powerful place. 69.85% of the adults in Grosse Pointe have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Grosse Pointe in 2018 was $78,789, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $315,156 for a family of four.
The people who call Grosse Pointe home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Grosse Pointe residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Grosse Pointe include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Grosse Pointe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.