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Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

       
Total population 16,128 Average January/July temperatures 22.0° / 72.2°
Median home price $ 180,625 Annual Precipitation 34.91 in. /yr.
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Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

This city was originally incorporated as the Village of Lochmoor.

Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Grosse Pointe Artists Association Gallery, a symphony, and a historical society. The cultural offerings of Detroit are a short drive away.
Economy
Big-name retailers have taken over many of the town's small businesses.
Geography
Grosse Pointe Woods sits just northeast of Detroit, along Lake St. Clair.
Historical
French King Louis XV had to make special incentives for settlers to come to the area in its early days, as much of it was marsh.
Recreation
The city is just inland from Lake St. Clair.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 29.9 ° / 14.06 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 83.95 ° / 60.47 °
Precipitation (?) 34.91 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 77
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 98
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 180,625
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $89556.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $74640
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .050 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 51
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 36
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 15
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 110
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 4
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 36
Number of libraries within the county (?) 85
Number of museums within the county (?) 44
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 10
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,128
Population density (?) 4,932 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 5.7% decline
Population over 55 (?) 4,608 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 78
Number of clinics within the county (?) 262
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 81
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