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Flint, MI

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Flint.

Population: 70,522 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Flint, MI is $70,868 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $81,133 after a median 93 days on market. Typical rent runs $979/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$70,868

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$70,868
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.0%
10-year appreciation
+132.9%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$72,905
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$81,133
Median list price
$110,000
Median price per sqft
$58
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
243
Sale-to-list ratio
82.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$979/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
26
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
8
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, International Academy of Flint
Schools include
Genesee Early College, Genesee County Jail, International Academy of Flint K12, Michigan School for the Deaf, WAY Academy Flint Flint Campus

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Waste Products (11.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.8°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.2 in
Annual snowfall
57.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,150
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
128
Nearest airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bishop International Airport (FNT) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER, SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-612 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
78.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,304
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
115,052
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
296

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FlintState medianUS median
Median home value$70,868$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$81,133$265,000$325,000
Median days on market93 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$979/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,304$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Flint, MI?
$70,868.
What is the median sale price in Flint, MI?
$81,133.
How long do homes take to sell in Flint, MI?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in Flint, MI?
Typical rent: $979/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Flint, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Flint, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Flint, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Flint, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Flint, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Flint, MI?
26 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Flint, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Flint, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Flint, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Flint

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