The Town FilesGrosse Ile, Michigan
Township in Wayne County · population 10,788 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $355,900
- Household income
- $126,582
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 50.4
Grosse Ile is a township of 10,788 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $355,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns, better for families than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Grosse Ile 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 Grosse Ile is worth $355,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $126,582, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,414 a month. 91.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grosse Ile | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,414 | $955 |
| Median household income | $126,582 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Grosse Ile
| People | Grosse Ile | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Grosse Ile
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grosse Ile since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 1956 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 23, 1962.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 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 Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Grosse Ile itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Grosse Ile
4 public schools with 1,565 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Ile High School | 9-12 | 523 | 16.9 |
| Grosse Ile Middle School | 6-8 | 413 | 22.9 |
| Meridian Elementary School | K-5 | 326 | 16.3 |
| Parke Lane Elementary School | PK-5 | 303 | 20.2 |
Towns near Grosse Ile
- Trenton, MI2.3 mi · 18,544 people · home $210,600
- Gibraltar, MI3.1 mi · 4,997 people · home $223,200
- Riverview, MI3.9 mi · 12,490 people · home $215,100
- Brownstown, MI4.3 mi · 33,194 people · home $272,700
- Woodhaven, MI4.3 mi · 12,941 people · home $231,800
- Wyandotte, MI5.6 mi · 25,058 people · home $166,900
- Southgate, MI5.9 mi · 30,014 people · home $173,600
- Rockwood, MI6.2 mi · 3,240 people · home $188,600
Grosse Ile questions
Is Grosse Ile, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grosse Ile scores better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns and quieter than 35%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in Grosse Ile?
The median owner-occupied home in Grosse Ile is valued at $355,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $126,582, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,414 a month.
What is the weather like in Grosse Ile?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 53.5 inches of snow.
Does Grosse Ile get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grosse Ile since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 1956. 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)