Population 9,904 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grosse Pointe Farms
Household size in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Grosse Pointe Farms run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.9, Grosse Pointe Farms is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.1% of households in Grosse Pointe Farms, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Michigan city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grosse Pointe Farms
Renters in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.4% of households in Grosse Pointe Farms rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Grosse Pointe Farms: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Grosse Pointe Farms has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Grosse Pointe Farms is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $723 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,481 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,634 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$910 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grosse Pointe Farms costs $1,634 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Detroit area overall ($1,373). Rents are up $910 a month from 2006–10, a 126% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grosse Pointe Farms
Bachelor's degrees in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Grosse Pointe Farms: 76.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Only five of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Grosse Pointe Farms: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grosse Pointe Farms
| Period | Grosse Pointe Farms | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Grosse Pointe Farms has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grosse Pointe Farms compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 2.44 | 48.9 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,634 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Grosse Pointe | 2.54 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 19.2% | 9.6% | 1943 | $1,645 | 55.9% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 2.54 | 41.1 | 5.5% | 25.6% | 6.5% | 1940 | $1,450 | 73.6% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 2.49 | 45.4 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,327 | 64.6% | 97.3% | 6.0% |
| Harper Woods | 2.74 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,421 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2.52 | 48.1 | 2.7% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,511 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 3.6% |
| Eastpointe | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.0% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,338 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 12.1% |
| St. Clair Shores | 2.17 | 44.9 | 8.1% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.1% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Roseville | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,302 | 15.5% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Hamtramck | 3.81 | 28.6 | 10.1% | 38.2% | 16.9% | 1940 | $994 | 16.3% | 65.5% | 12.8% |
| Center Line | 2.61 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 1962 | $1,007 | 17.3% | 88.4% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grosse Pointe Farms. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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