At a Glance
Median Income
$73,288
$36,374 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $250,521
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flat Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flat Rock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $73,288 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,374. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flat Rock is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,521. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Flat Rock reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,457/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flat Rock has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population10,418
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,288
Per Capita$36,374
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$1,006
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$250,521
Housing Units4,126
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,457/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
The median home in Flat Rock was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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