Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan Map

About Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Grosse Pointe Farms is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,904. The population density is 1406.8 people per km². Grosse Pointe Farms is located at 42.4092°N, 82.8919°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48236.

Grosse Pointe Farms unfurls along the western edge of Lake St. Clair, its landscape a harmonious blend of manicured estates and the gentle lapping of freshwater waves. It lies 5.2 miles south-east of Eastpointe, MI (from Eastpointe, MI: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Detroit. The terrain, generally low-lying and well-drained, supports a canopy of mature trees – maples, oaks, and elms – that cast dappled shade across wide, curving streets. These avenues, often lined with elegant, historic homes, lead down to the shoreline, where private docks stretch out into the clear, cool waters. The air here carries a distinct freshness, especially in the early morning, a saline hint from the lake mingling with the scent of blooming gardens and mown lawns. The history of Grosse Pointe Farms is inextricably tied to the development of the Grosse Pointe area as a summer retreat for Detroit's industrial magnates, and later as a distinguished residential community. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, a prominent landmark with its distinctive lighthouse, speaks to a legacy of maritime pursuits and exclusive social gatherings. While the region's economy has shifted from its industrial roots, the character of Grosse Pointe Farms remains one of established affluence and a quiet, dignified pace of life, where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the changing seasons and the proximity to the water. The streets themselves seem to remember the footsteps of generations, each well-kept lawn and stately home a quiet testament to enduring prosperity.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.409204, -82.891859. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Grosse Pointe Farms and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Grosse Pointe Farms includes the ZIP code (48236), telephone area code (313), county seat of Wayne County (Detroit), and school district assignment (Grosse Pointe Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Grosse Pointe Farms is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.