City safety & data profile

Grosse Pointe WoodsMI

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is a 16K-resident city in Wayne County with a median household income of $126,395.

Wayne County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Grosse Pointe Woods, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Grosse Pointe Woods has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $342,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$126,395
Median income
$342,100
Median home
4.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Grosse Pointe Woods

Grosse Pointe Woods posts a median household income higher than 85% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 15%
by median income, US cities

Where Grosse Pointe Woods income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$126,395 Top 15% higher than 85% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Grosse Pointe Woods, MI beyond the headline numbers

Grosse Pointe Woods sits inside Wayne County, Michigan, at roughly 42.44°N, -82.91°W. Population 15,762, $126,395 median household income. Median home value $342,100, median rent $1,879. Poverty rate 4.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Grosse Pointe Woods's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 33.3%, then short sleep duration at 32.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Grosse Pointe Woods from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,762
Grosse Pointe Woods
Median Income
$126,395
+86% vs avg
Median Home Value
$342,100
+50% vs avg
Median Age
43.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wayne County) - Grosse Pointe Woods's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.8M-2%
Median Income
$60,539+47%
Median Home Value
$178,500+106%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-15%
Unemployment
8.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,879/mo
Poverty Rate
4.9% -65% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 65.1%
Work From Home 27%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 87%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
33.3%
Short Sleep Duration
32.7%
Obesity
27.5%
Physical Inactivity
16.8%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
9%
Current Smoking
8.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 78.4%
Annual Checkup 82.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
3.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI? ▼
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI has a population of 15,762 people, located in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Grosse Pointe Woods? ▼
The median household income in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is $126,395 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.9%.
What is the median home value in Grosse Pointe Woods? ▼
The median home value in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is $342,100. Median rent is $1,879/month.
What are the top health concerns in Grosse Pointe Woods? ▼
The top health indicators in Grosse Pointe Woods include High Blood Pressure (33.3%), Short Sleep Duration (32.7%), Obesity (27.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Grosse Pointe Woods? ▼
The median age in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is 43.6 years. 65.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is located in Wayne County, Michigan. With a population of 16K and a $126,395 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Grosse Pointe Woods area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Grosse Pointe Woods's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wayne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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