At a Glance
Median Income
$77,372
$40,911 per capita
Home Value
$189,500
Zillow: $243,383
Median Rent
$940/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Flushing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flushing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flushing a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flushing residents earn a median household income of $77,372 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,911. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Flushing is $189,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,383. Median rent is $940/month, with 23.1% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Flushing reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 598/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Flushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,323
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,306/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,372
Per Capita$40,911
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,500
Rent$940
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$243,383
Housing Units3,616
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property598/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation690 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Flushing was founded in 1835.
The median home in Flushing was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% 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.