30th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Grosse Pointe, MI
A typical home in Grosse Pointe costs about $2,285 a month, 17.3% of the median household income of $158,853. That makes Grosse Pointe the 3rd most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 30th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,725
- Median home value
- $436,800
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $2,845
- Of income on housing
- 17.3%
Grosse Pointe against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Grosse Pointe | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,725 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $436,800 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $2,845 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $158,853 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 17.3% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 3rd most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Grosse Pointe
The towns around Grosse Pointe, each with its own page.
- Detroit Rent $1,074 · Home $83,900 197th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Park Rent $1,379 · Home $473,100 85th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Farms Rent $1,408 · Home $442,000 6th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Woods Rent $1,879 · Home $342,100 71st most affordable in the metro
- Harper Woods Rent $1,351 · Home $157,200 178th most affordable in the metro
- Grosse Pointe Shores Rent $0 · Home $733,500 170th most affordable in the metro
- Eastpointe Rent $1,325 · Home $142,200 162nd most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Shores Rent $1,183 · Home $210,700 121st most affordable in the metro
Living in Grosse Pointe
- Homes for sale in Grosse Pointe Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Grosse Pointe Houses and apartments for rent
- Grosse Pointe crime rate From Grosse Pointe's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Grosse Pointe city guide Pros, homes and city services
Grosse Pointe cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Grosse Pointe, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Grosse Pointe takes 17.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 30th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Grosse Pointe?
The median gross rent is $1,725 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 43% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Grosse Pointe?
Owners put the median home value at $436,800, 75% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $2,845 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Grosse Pointe?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Grosse Pointe home at $2,285 a month calls for about $91,000 a year. The median household here earns $158,853.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Grosse Pointe. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.