Flint, MI vs Grand Rapids, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Grand Rapids leads in median household income ($54,789 vs $35,451). Grand Rapids leads in walk score (52 vs 44). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 73.4 (#738) |
| Population | 79,661 | 201,013 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $311,699 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $54,789 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+5.4 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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