Grosse Pointe Farms City Property Records in Michigan

Grosse Pointe Farms is an affluent lakeshore city on Lake St. Clair in Wayne County, Michigan, east of Detroit. Its large historic homes and lakefront estates make accurate title records especially important.

Deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds in Detroit, which offers online searching. The City of Grosse Pointe Farms Assessor keeps assessment records and property data, while the city's Treasurer's Office collects property taxes. Wayne County tax foreclosure matters are handled by the Wayne County Treasurer. Building permits and historic-property information can be requested from the City of Grosse Pointe Farms Building Department.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$160,589
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$418,600
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$7,397
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,500 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
96%
Population
Population:
9,957

Grosse Pointe Farms Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

For violent crime, the data shows 0 murders, 2 robberies, and 2 assaults. For property crime, it shows 103 total property crimes, 9 burglaries, and 16 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts give a snapshot of the types and volume of crime reported in Grosse Pointe Farms. Readers can compare the violent and property categories to see which offenses appear most often. The figures reflect reported incidents only and do not capture every crime that occurs in the community.

Robberies
Robberies:
2
Burglary
Burglary:
9
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
16
Theft
Theft:
78
Assault
Assault:
2
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms is predominantly White, at 90% (8,944 residents). The next largest groups are Two + Races, at 6% (633 residents), and Asian, at 2% (192 residents). Smaller groups include Black at 0.98% (98 residents), Hispanic at 0.79% (79 residents), American Indian at 0.11% (11 residents), Other Race at 0% (0 residents), and Pacific Islander at 0% (0 residents).

White
90%
8,944
Two + Races
6%
633
Asian
2%
192
Black
0.98%
98
Hispanic
0.79%
79
American Indian
0.11%
11
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Grosse Pointe Farms, Ratings Compared Across Michigan A+

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Grosse Pointe Farms, including costs, amenities, schools, and housing. The highest grades are for Public Schools (A+), Health & Fitness (A+), and Good for Families (A+). Other notable ratings include Access to Coffee Shops (A), Housing (A), and Cost of Living (B). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
C+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
A
Jobs
Jobs
A
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (37%), Masters Degree (24%), and Some College (8%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
37%
Masters Degree
24%
Some College
8%
High School
6%
Doctorate
5%
Associate Degree
4%
Below High School
2%

When Were Homes Built

Grosse Pointe Farms's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (52%), followed by Before 1939 (34%) and 1960 - 1979 (6%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
52%
Before 1939
34%
1960 - 1979
6%
1980 - 1999
6%
2000 - Present
2%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Grosse Pointe Farms's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (44%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (30%) and 2 Bedrooms (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
44%
4 Bedrooms
30%
2 Bedrooms
14%
5 or More Bedrooms
8%
1 Bedroom
3%
No Bedrooms
0.33%

What Is the Average Age

Grosse Pointe Farms's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (23%), 55 - 64 (20%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
23%
55 - 64
20%
35 - 44
14%
Under 10
12%
45 - 54
11%
10 - 17
9%
25 - 34
6%
18 - 24
5%

Property Market Trends at Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $418,600. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,500 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Grosse Pointe Farms's dynamic real estate landscape.

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