Grosse Pointe Woods city, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grosse Pointe Woods city is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,792. The land area covers 3.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 15,792 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,418 | ±189 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,604 | ±205 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,418 | ±189 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 186 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $342,100 | ±$9,737 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,879 | ±$350 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,395 | ±$9,307 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,415 | ±$4,335 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 774 | ±305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,088 | ±396 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 15,897 (2024)
ID: 194790
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
20025 MACK PLAZA DR, GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI 48236-2397
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GUS Population: 1,771,063 (2024)
ID: 166615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2 WOODWARD AVENUE, ROOMS 201 & 207, DETROIT MI 48226
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DEARBORN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROYAL OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | DEARBORN, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macomb Community College
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College | 5.9 mi away | 14500 E Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI, 48088-3896 |
5864457999
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GROSSE POINTE WOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 20680 MACK AVENUE, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI, 48236 |
(313) 640-4775
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Dorsey College-Roseville
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College | 6.2 mi away | 31450 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI, 48066 |
5862963225
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HARPER WOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 19601 HARPER AVENUE, HARPER WOODS, MI, 48225 |
(313) 343-2575
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Dymond Designs Beauty School
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 3300 East Jefferson Suite 450, Detroit, MI, 48207-4236 |
3139746164
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JEFFERSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 12350 EAST OUTER DRIVE, DETROIT, MI, 48224 |
(313) 481-1760
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Ross Medical Education Center-Warren
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College Vocational | 9.7 mi away | 4237 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI, 48092-4141 |
2485484389
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GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 10 KERCHEVAL AVENUE, GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI, 48236 |
(313) 640-4775
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College for Creative Studies
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College | 9.9 mi away | 201 E Kirby, Detroit, MI, 48202 |
3136647400
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EASTPOINTE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 15875 OAK AVENUE, EASTPOINTE, MI, 48021 |
(586) 445-5096
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI US, located 2.2 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 16.6° | 24.0° | 2.09" | 9.4" |
| February | 33.9° | 17.7° | 25.8° | 2.15" | 7.4" |
| March | 42.9° | 25.0° | 33.9° | 2.55" | 3.5" |
| April | 55.5° | 35.8° | 45.7° | 3.41" | 0.3" |
| May | 67.0° | 47.5° | 57.3° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 57.8° | 67.5° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 62.4° | 72.2° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 61.2° | 70.5° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 53.9° | 63.3° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.4° | 42.5° | 51.4° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.3° | 31.9° | 39.6° | 2.79" | 0.4" |
| December | 37.0° | 23.8° | 30.4° | 2.36" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Grosse Pointe Woods city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Harper Woods city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Grosse Pointe Farms city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Eastpointe city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| St. Clair Shores city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2616335580. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.