At a Glance
Median Income
$36,194
$20,799 per capita
Home Value
$47,600
Zillow: $65,250
Median Rent
$859/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,267/100K
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
25.3% smoking rate
How Flint Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flint's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flint a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flint residents earn a median household income of $36,194 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,799. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flint is $47,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $65,250. Median rent is $859/month, with 36.1% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Flint reports 1,267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 233% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,341/100K. The murder rate is 25.3/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Flint hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flint has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population80,835
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,417/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,194
Per Capita$20,799
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,600
Rent$859
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$65,250
Housing Units42,531
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,267/100K
Property1,341/100K
Murder25.3/100K
Assault1,119/100K
Burglary279/100K
Health
Obesity50.2%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Flint was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.