Grosse Pointe is a somewhat small city located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 5,449 people and two associated 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.Grosse Pointe is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 94.85% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Grosse Pointe is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Grosse Pointe who work in management occupations (19.35%), sales jobs (11.26%), and office and administrative support (11.18%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 24.20% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Grosse Pointe. 74.50% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Grosse Pointe in 2022 was $75,332, which is wealthy relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $301,328 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 Italian.
