At a Glance
Median Income
$64,250
$25,317 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $98,538
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
22.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,317. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flushing is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,538. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
11.6% of adults in Flushing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flushing has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,004
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,646/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,250
Per Capita$25,317
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$1,054
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$98,538
Housing Units440
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,274 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Flushing was founded in 1849.
The median home in Flushing was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.