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About
Life in Eastpointe
If you're looking at Eastpointe as a place to actually live, understand what you're getting: this is a dense, fully urban suburb sitting right between Detroit and the more affluent communities to the north. That average 26-minute commute via I-94 or I-696 is reasonable for the region. The downside is density—this place has over 6,600 people per square mile, so you're living in a fairly tight urban environment, not anything suburban in the traditional sense.
Eastpointe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from Syria
Who lives in Eastpointe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eastpointe, the largest foreign-born group is from Syria (18.2%), and 0.9% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
13.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
28.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Eastpointe
In Eastpointe, rent runs 17% above the MI average, and home values are 39% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,583
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $151,659 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 6.3 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Eastpointe and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eastpointe is 6.3 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Eastpointe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute26.4 min avg
How Eastpointe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eastpointe, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 108% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eastpointe runs 108% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
685.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,108.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eastpointe Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Macomb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Macomb County, which includes Eastpointe, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.1M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $753,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Macomb County, county-wide
Eastpointe is about 4% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Macomb County, which includes Eastpointe, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Macomb County, county-wide
Eastpointe is about 4% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eastpointe has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.09" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.41" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.64" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.38" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.47" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 2.80" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eastpointe
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eastpointe's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bca Stonecrest Center
Psychiatric · 2 mi away · Detroit
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Detroit
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Warren
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eastpointe
Eastpointe's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eastpointe (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
11 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
12.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eastpointe
Eastpointe has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
44 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
56 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eastpointe
Eastpointe Memorial Library
15875 Oak Avenue, Eastpointe
Cities Near Eastpointe
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Eastpointe?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Eastpointe FAQ
Is Eastpointe, Michigan affordable?⌄
Eastpointe's median rent is $1,325/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,325/year. Median home value is $142,200.
Is Eastpointe, Michigan safe?⌄
Eastpointe's violent crime rate was 685 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2108 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eastpointe, Michigan?⌄
Eastpointe has an unemployment rate of 11.5%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eastpointe, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Eastpointe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,325/month and median household income is $62,325/year. The median home value is $142,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eastpointe, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Eastpointe is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from