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Flat Rock, MI is an unincorporated community located in the southwest portion of Wayne County. It is a relatively small place, but it has plenty to offer. According to BestPlaces, Flat Rock ranks highly in many categories such as education level, cost of living, and unemployment rate. The city has an extremely high graduation rate of 98%, which makes it one of the best places for education in Michigan. In addition, the cost of living in Flat Rock is below average and the unemployment rate is similarly low at 4%. These factors all make Flat Rock an attractive destination for those looking for quality living without having to pay a fortune. With its high-quality schools, low cost of living, and low unemployment rate, Flat Rock is definitely worth considering when searching for a new place to call home.

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I give Flat Rock 4 stars out of 5. And let me say that, by saying this: "I _ _ came to HATE _ _ living in Michigan". For a number of reasons, which I will enumerate.   More

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Over 11 years ago

Very low crime, good schools.....but  More

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I have lived here for 14 years. If you get involved in the community, you will meet many nice people. Alot of people here know each other, and that is great too.We know  More

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