Grosse Pointe, Wayne County
Senior resources in Grosse Pointe
1,286 people in Grosse Pointe are 65 or older, 23% of the town. Detroit Area Agency on Aging serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.
- Agencies by town
- Repair and tax relief programs
- Pros for grab bars and ramps
The numbers
Older residents in Grosse Pointe
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Grosse Pointe 1,286 | What it means 23% of Grosse Pointe, against 17% in Wayne County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Grosse Pointe 552 | What it means 43% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Grosse Pointe 888 | What it means 789 own their home and 99 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Grosse Pointe 83% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
Detroit Area Agency on Aging serves Grosse Pointe
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Serves Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park. Call 313-446-4444 to ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits.
Visit DAAAMichigan 211
Dial 211 any hour for local food, housing, utility and transportation programs.
Visit Michigan 211Property taxes
Property tax relief for older homeowners
- Poverty exemption: Michigan law lets the local board of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a home for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with the Grosse Pointe assessor at Grosse Pointe City Hall, 17147 Maumee Ave, (313) 885-5800, using state Form 5737.
- Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed with your Michigan return.
- Principal Residence Exemption: make sure your home is listed as your principal residence, which exempts it from up to 18 mills of local school operating taxes.
- Behind on taxes? The county treasurer collects delinquent taxes and can explain payment plans before foreclosure.
Aging in place
Make the home safer and easier to use
Small changes help people stay home longer. Compare local pros and get written quotes.
Senior resources in nearby towns
- Detroit96,278 residents 65+ (15%)
- Grosse Pointe Park2,275 residents 65+ (20%)
- Grosse Pointe Farms2,294 residents 65+ (23%)
- Grosse Pointe Woods3,420 residents 65+ (21%)
- Harper Woods2,156 residents 65+ (14%)
- Eastpointe4,553 residents 65+ (13%)
- St. Clair Shores12,818 residents 65+ (22%)
- Hamtramck2,271 residents 65+ (8%)
- Roseville8,297 residents 65+ (18%)
- Center Line1,518 residents 65+ (18%)
Questions about senior resources in Grosse Pointe
4 questions
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How many seniors live in Grosse Pointe?
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Sources
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- The Senior Alliance
- AgeWays
- Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Lapeer County Senior Programs
- Michigan Treasury: Poverty Exemption fact sheet
- Michigan Treasury: Homestead Property Tax Credit
- Michigan 211
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B01001 and B25007 (via Census Reporter)
- Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, Michigan (eo_mi.csv)
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