Data story · 2026
Four-bedroom homes in Grosse Pointe, 2026
Homes with four or more bedrooms in Grosse Pointe from the latest Census estimates, against Wayne County and the neighbors.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
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- Homes with four or more bedrooms
- 45.8%
- Rank among communities in Wayne County
- 1st of 42
- Wayne County
- 17.7%
- Metro Detroit
- 21.3%
Grosse Pointe ranks 1st of 6 for homes with four or more bedrooms, at 45.8%
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| Group | Homes with four or more bedrooms |
|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe (this page) | 45.8% |
| Detroit | 13.8% |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 44.0% |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 40.1% |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 27.8% |
| Harper Woods | 12.6% |
Here is what the numbers say. The Census puts the homes with four or more bedrooms in Grosse Pointe at 45.8%.
That is 159% above the Wayne County figure of 17.7%. Against Metro Detroit as a whole, 21.3%, it is 116% above.
Where Grosse Pointe stands
Among 42 communities in Wayne County, Grosse Pointe has the highest figure of all 42. The middle figure in that group is 18.3%, so Grosse Pointe sits above the typical one.
The highest figures in the group belong to Northville Township (45.2%) and Grosse Pointe Park (44.0%). Across all 199 Metro Detroit communities, Grosse Pointe ranks 9th.
Next door
Detroit nearby comes in at 13.8%, 70% lower. Grosse Pointe Park nearby comes in at 44.0%, 4% lower.
Grosse Pointe Farms nearby comes in at 40.1%, 13% lower. Grosse Pointe Woods nearby comes in at 27.8%, 39% lower.
Related numbers
For homes that are single-family houses, Grosse Pointe comes in at 67.7%. For homes standing vacant, Grosse Pointe comes in at 9.8%.
For homes built in 2020 or later, Grosse Pointe comes in at 1.0%.
What it means for you
So what does that mean for you?
Four bedrooms is where a growing family starts looking, and where those homes are scarce they sell fast.
How we read the numbers
The figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare Grosse Pointe with the 42 communities in Wayne County that have the same figure on file, highest first.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.