Best Places to Live in Fenton, Michigan

Fenton, MI is an inviting town north of Flint offering numerous delightful attractions such as Fenton Art Walk displaying its distinctive environment or Fenton Winery & Brewery perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular NBT Homecoming Festival with music and art each September. Mid-sized industrial city - Eastern Michigan, 65 miles northwest of Detroit.

State: Michigan
County: Genesee County
Metro Area: Flint Metro Area
City: Fenton

Zip Codes: 48430
Cost of Living: -0.7% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 771 ft above sea level

Pros
Cost of living
Urban revitalization
Arts and culture

Cons
Economic cycles
Industrial flavor
Violent crime rate

What Bert Has To Say About Flint Metro Area

Flint is the birthplace of General Motors and is second only to Detroit in auto production. It continues to see its fortunes rise and fall with the auto industry, and recent problems at GM and parts maker Delphi have weighed down the modest resurgence the city saw in the past few years. The city’s lowest point, in the 1980’s, was the focus of a documentary film Roger & Me, which depicted the effects of 30,000 lost jobs on the local economy and social fabric.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fenton is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fenton jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fenton's cost of living is 0.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fenton's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Fenton, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Genesee county remained moderately Democratic, 53.8% to 44.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fenton's population is 11,949 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fenton is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.4%.

SCHOOLS

Fenton public schools spend $9,928 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.6 students per teacher in Fenton. More Education

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Housing Market in Fenton

It's a good time to buy in Fenton. Home Appreciation is up 6.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fenton is .

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Reviews for Fenton 5 Reviews

I??Fenton! - 12/29/2019
I relocated to Fenton in September of 2017. My husband and I absolutely love it here. People are real friendly. We moved to a brand new subdivision. We lived in Shelby... Read More

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Quality of Life - 12/10/2008
I like Fenton. It's a nice, small town with very little traffic congestion, small time crime and adequate shopping for everyday needs. It has nice festivals, a few 5 k... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN FENTON, MICHIGAN

48430

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