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MI area data

Flint, MI

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Flint.

Population: 70,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Flint, MI is $69,571 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $89,125 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $972/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$69,571

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$69,571
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+132.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$71,748
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$89,125
Median list price
$80,633
Median price per sqft
$54
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
229
For-sale inventory
248
Sale-to-list ratio
91.0%
Active listings
227
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
87

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$972/mo
1-year rent change
+7.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$792/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$939/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,391/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,613/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
10
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Flint Cultural Center Academy, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools
Schools include
Flint Cultural Center Academy High School, Genesee Early College, Genesee County Jail, International Academy of Flint K12, Michigan School for the Deaf

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
120
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (11.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.8°F
Average high
56.8°F
Average low
37.8°F
Annual precipitation
32.5 in
Annual snowfall
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,150
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
23
Hospitals include
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER, SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-612 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
78.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,304
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,565
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
444

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FlintState medianUS median
Typical home value$69,571$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$89,125$265,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$972/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,304$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Flint, MI?
$69,571.
What is the median sale price in Flint, MI?
$89,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Flint, MI?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Flint, MI?
Typical rent: $972/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Flint, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Flint, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 120 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Flint, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Flint, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Flint, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Flint, MI?
28 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Flint, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Flint, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Flint, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Flint

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