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Why I chose Flint over bigger cities

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $859 for rent here. Homes are going for about $47,600 on average. With a population of 80,835, Flint is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Carson White
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.

I've been here 5 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Rylee Murphy
great question, following
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Abigail Ward
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Anna Scott
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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