Flint, MI vs Ossining, NY
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
Ossining leads in crime level (8.3 vs 34.5). Ossining leads in median household income ($99,678 vs $35,451). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,661 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+26.3 |
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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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Score
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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