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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,372 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,911 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,557 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,296 |
| County GDP | $20,160M |
| Restaurants | 723 |
| Healthcare | 1,373 |
| Retail | 1,273 |
| Manufacturing | 263 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,504 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $189,500 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,596 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,504 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,112/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,373 |
| Total Violent | 85.8/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.5/100K |
| Robbery | 12.3/100K |
| Assault | 49.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,005.2/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 183.9/100K |
| Theft | 796.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0628°N, 83.8426°W |
| County FIPS | 26049 |
Winner: Democrat by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.3% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,373 |
| Restaurants | 723 |
| Retail Stores | 1,273 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |