Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan by the numbers in 2026

Here is what the numbers say. Grosse Pointe Woods is home to about 16,094 people in 6,604 homes, according to the latest Census estimates.

The median home there is worth $342,100, 92% above Wayne County.

Money and housing costs

Median household income is $126,395, 65% above Metro Detroit. Median rent is $1,879 a month, 56% above Metro Detroit.

90% of homes are lived in by their owners, against 71% across Metro Detroit. Owners with a mortgage spend a median $2,121 a month on the house, taxes and insurance included.

The houses themselves

The typical home in Grosse Pointe Woods was built in 1953, against 1968 for the metro. 12% of homes were built before 1940 and 3% since 2010.

Recent sales in Grosse Pointe Woods

42 property sales were recorded in Grosse Pointe Woods in the last 12 months, at a median price of $349,550. About 12% went to companies and investors rather than people buying a home to live in.

Local pros in Grosse Pointe Woods

48 local pros across 12 trades have an office in Grosse Pointe Woods, led by 16 general contractors, 8 elevator services, and 7 painters.

Getting around and paying the bills

For average commute to work, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 24.2 minutes. For workers who work from home, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 27.0%.

For median property tax bill, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at $6,220 a year. For property taxes as a share of home value, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 1.82%.

For households with a broadband subscription, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 95.2%. For adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 65.1%.

For median age, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 43.6 years. For households with children under 18, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 28.1%.

For residents below the poverty line, Grosse Pointe Woods comes in at 4.9%.

Grosse Pointe Woods and its neighbors

Detroit next door has a median home value of $83,900 and a median rent of $1,074, built 1947. Harper Woods next door has a median home value of $157,200 and a median rent of $1,351, built 1955.

Grosse Pointe Farms next door has a median home value of $442,000 and a median rent of $1,408, built 1946.

Final word

Every number here links back to a page you can use, from homes for sale in Grosse Pointe Woods to the local pros who work there. Stay tuned.