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Grosse Pointe Park, MI vs Birmingham, MI

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Are people in Birmingham older or younger than people in Grosse Pointe Park?
- The Median Age in Birmingham is 0.1 years older than in Grosse Pointe Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Birmingham or Grosse Pointe Park?
- Birmingham housing costs are 36.8% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Birmingham or Grosse Pointe Park?
- The average commute for residents of Birmingham is 3.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Grosse Pointe Park.

Things to do in Grosse Pointe Park?
Grosse Pointe Park, MI is an inviting suburb east of Detroit providing numerous delightful attractions such as Grosse Pointe War Memorial displaying its distinctive environment or Veteran's Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Summer Classic Car Show highlighting culture through foods, music and art each July.

Things to do in Birmingham?
Birmingham is a city in Oakland County, Michigan with a population of over 20,000 people. The city is known for its many cultural attractions, including the Detroit Institute of the Arts and the Birmingham Historical Museum. Birmingham also boasts a vibrant shopping district, home to many national stores as well as unique local boutiques. Additionally, the city has plenty of outdoor activities to offer, from golfing to biking trails.

 Grosse Pointe Park, MIBirmingham, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,728329,725,481
 Median Income$123,859  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$438,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grosse Pointe Park    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

love being on the water in  More

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Grosse Pointe Park is an upscale suburb of Detroit just 10 minutes from downtown. The people are very friendly and watch out for each other, yet are not intrusive. We  More

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Over 18 years ago

We keep the rif-raf  More

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Reviews for Birmingham    4 Reviews

I have lived here 20 years and have had enough! Too cold for me, other than that I have no  More

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Birmingham has all the benefits of a big city, with none of the negatives. It has that urban feel with a small town charm. We walk to restaurants, library, movie  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very enjoyable, excellent walking community with charming downtown and path through woods by the river. Great selection of dining establishments, mutiple outdoor  More

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