Flushing, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Flushing is a small city in Michigan with a population of 8,323. Residents earn $77,372 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,323 Population 2,306/sq mi density
$77,372 Median Income $40,911 per capita
$189,500 Home Value $231,596 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,005 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,372 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,372
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $189,500
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 86/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.3%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Flushing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,323
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,306/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,372
Per Capita$40,911
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$20,160M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,500
Rent$940
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$231,596
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,005/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary184/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation690 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Libraries20

Is Flushing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flushing receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Flushing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flushing is $77,372, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flushing is $189,500, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Flushing is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,005 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.

Education

29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Flushing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Flushing has a population of 8,323 with a density of 2,306 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 3.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Black.

Population

8,323
Total Population
2,306
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Flushing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Flushing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flushing is $77,372, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Flushing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,372
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,911
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$61,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,296
County GDP$20,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants723
Healthcare1,373
Retail1,273
Manufacturing263

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,504
57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Flushing is $189,500, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,596.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,500
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$231,596
Median List Price$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
$/Sq Ft$149
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops31.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden23.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,504
57% above US avg
Effective Rate2.90%
In Flushing, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.7% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flushing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death12,112/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access85.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,373
Flushing has a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,005 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Flushing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent85.8/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape24.5/100K
Robbery12.3/100K
Assault49.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,005.2/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary183.9/100K
Theft796.8/100K
Vehicle Theft24.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Flushing 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 is 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall40.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density2,306/sq mi
Coordinates43.0628°N, 83.8426°W
County FIPS26049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.2%
D 51.4%

Winner: Democrat by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.3%
13% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.23
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,306/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities1,373
Restaurants723
Retail Stores1,273

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Work from Home11.0%

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