Flint, Michigan

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Flint, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.7

C+

out of 100

Overview

Flint is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 79,661, part of the Flint, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $67,030. Median household income is $35,451.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 79,661 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $67,030 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $35,451 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.2 minutes
  • Part of the Flint, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

79,661

Source: Census ACS

$67,030

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$35,451

Source: Census ACS

22.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

44

Source: Walk Score

77 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Genesee County (county-level results)

51%
47%
Democrat 114,670
Republican 105,303
Leans D+4.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 66.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 44/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.7

Location

Flint, MI (43.0233, -83.6856)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.