The Town FilesEastpointe, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 34,318 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,200
- Household income
- $62,325
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.1
Eastpointe is a city of 34,318 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $142,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 98% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Michigan towns.
How Eastpointe ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eastpointe is worth $142,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $62,325, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,325 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eastpointe | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,325 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,325 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Eastpointe
| People | Eastpointe | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Eastpointe
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eastpointe since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 9.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 111 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on November 13, 1955.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Eastpointe itself the ACS puts it at 12.9%.
Public schools in Eastpointe
9 public schools with 2,490 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | 9-12 | 551 | 17.8 |
| Eastpointe Middle School | 6-8 | 444 | 16.4 |
| Eaton Academy (charter) | K-8 | 321 | 12.8 |
| Forest Park Elementary School | K-2 | 319 | 17.7 |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | 3-5 | 265 | 15.6 |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | K-2 | 231 | 14.4 |
| Bellview Elementary School | 3-5 | 226 | 18.8 |
| Eastpointe Virtual Academy | 6-12 | 126 | — |
| Eastpointe Alternative Center | 8-12 | 7 | — |
Towns near Eastpointe
- Harper Woods, MI2.1 mi · 15,492 people · home $157,200
- Roseville, MI2.9 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI3.0 mi · 16,487 people · home $342,100
- St. Clair Shores, MI3.4 mi · 58,874 people · home $210,700
- Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI4.0 mi · 2,647 people · home $733,500
- Center Line, MI4.3 mi · 8,552 people · home $156,600
- Warren, MI4.4 mi · 139,387 people · home $193,400
- Fraser, MI4.9 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
Eastpointe questions
Is Eastpointe, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eastpointe scores better for retirees than 0% of Michigan towns and quieter than 1%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Eastpointe?
The median owner-occupied home in Eastpointe is valued at $142,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,325, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,325 a month.
What is the weather like in Eastpointe?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Eastpointe get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eastpointe since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)