Eastpointe Public RecordsMichigan

Transportation in Eastpointe, Macomb County, MI, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with about 90% of workers commuting by car and vehicle ownership exceeding 91% of households. Public transit usage is low, with fewer than 2% using SMART bus services. The average one-way commute time is 27 minutes. The city is connected by I-94 and major roads such as Gratiot Avenue, facilitating access to Detroit and Warren, two primary employment hubs for residents. Transportation infrastructure supports local travel, but limited transit options highlight dependence on personal vehicles for commuting.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Eastpointe in Macomb County, MI, has a population of 34,318. The median age is 36.6 years. Females make up 52.1% and males 47.9% of residents. The racial composition is 51.9% Black or African American, 40.5% White, 2.5% two or more races, 1.4% Asian, and 2.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

Eastpointe, Macomb County, MI, features a homeownership rate of about 67%, with median home values around $140,000 as of early 2024. Rental rates average $1,100 per month. The city’s housing predominantly consists of single-family homes built mid-20th-century, with some duplexes and apartments. Neighborhoods like the Gratiot Avenue corridor offer diverse housing options. The market trends show a modest annual value increase of 3-5%. Property taxes average 3.2%, amounting to roughly $4,480 annually on a median-priced home.

Eastpointe, in Macomb County, MI, has 9 public schools, including Eastpointe High School. About 81% of residents have a high school diploma, while 14% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School ratings average around 5/10, with schools offering programs in STEM and arts. The city promotes adult education via nearby Macomb Community College. Eastpointe emphasizes school safety through resource officers and security measures. Graduation rates are close to 75%, and the city continues to invest in educational improvements and extracurricular activities for its students.

Eastpointe, Michigan, primarily relies on nearby hospitals such as Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Warren campus, 3 miles away) and Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe (5 miles away). Local clinics such as Eastpointe Urgent Care and Eastpointe Health Center serve residents. Around 92% of adults have health insurance; 9.7% are uninsured. The city’s 32,000 residents are 53% Black, 41% White; leading health concerns include hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Macomb County averages 265 physicians per 100,000 people, with 14% of residents on Medicaid. Healthcare access is challenged by transportation gaps and economic disparities.