Best Places to Live in Flint Metro Area, Michigan

Flint, Michigan is a thriving metropolitan area just one hour away from Detroit that offers visitors a wide range of activities. Home to museums such as Sloan Longway Planetarium and Buick Gallery & Research Center as well as galleries like Flint Institute of Arts, there's always something new to see and do here. Nature lovers have lots to explore too with lush parks such as Flint River Park providing opportunities for recreation including kayaking and fishing while Thread Lake provides the perfect spot for swimming or boating. Meanwhile Flint's diverse dining scene satisfies all tastes with unique restaurants serving everything from delicious BBQ dishes to gourmet Italian fare. Lastly a night out promises plenty of entertainment options ranging from live music shows to comedy clubs ensuring every visitor leaves with lasting memories. Mid-sized industrial city - Eastern Michigan, 65 miles northwest of Detroit.

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ECONOMY

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

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Flint Metro Area's cost of living is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Flint Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Flint metro area remained moderately Democratic, 53.8% to 44.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Flint Metro Area's population is 406,400 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 5.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Flint Metro Area is Real Estate: $158,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.3%.

SCHOOLS

Flint Metro Area public schools spend $11,871 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Flint Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Flint

It's a good time to buy in Flint. Home Appreciation is up 6.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Flint is $158,600.

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