Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
City · Population 15,897 · #61 in Michigan
About Grosse Pointe Woods
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is a close-knit town located in southeastern Michigan with an estimated population of 15,897.
Officially, Grosse Pointe Woods is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.24 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,906 residents per square mile.
📰 Grosse Pointe Woods News Today
- Men charged after alleged armed carjacking of Cadillac Escalade in Grosse Pointe Woods ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Aug 4
- Pamela Barthel Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Grosse Pointe Woods Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Attempted carjacking in Grosse Pointe Woods ends in crash, 2 suspects arrested WXYZ 7 News Detroit · Jul 28
- 1602 Anita Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Realtor.com · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Grosse Pointe Woods Unique
- The only place in America named Grosse Pointe Woods — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,897.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Grosse Pointe Woods
- Daily Jam — coffee shop
- Full Rack Barbecue — barbecue
- Pepperoni Grille — italian
- The Yolk Brunch House — american
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Mack Ave Diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cook Schoolhouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Grosse Pointe Woods
- Chene-Trombley Park reviews ★
- Ghesquiere Park reviews ★
- Jules De Porre Park reviews ★
- Sweeney Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Grosse Pointe Woods
- Elmwood Elementary School
- Ferry Elementary School
- Grosse Pointe North High School
- John Monteith Elementary School
- Parcells Middle School
- South Lake High School
- South Lake Middle School
- Stevens T Mason Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCity
Population (2024)15,897
Rank in state#61 of 533
Land area3.24 sq mi
Density4,906/sq mi
Coordinates42.4393, -82.8990