The Town FilesFlint, Michigan
City in Genesee County · population 81,252 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $53,500
- Household income
- $37,646
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 36.9
Flint is a city of 81,252 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $53,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 99% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 96% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Flint ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Flint is worth $53,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $37,646, which is more affordable than 100% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $915 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flint | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $915 | $955 |
| Median household income | $37,646 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Flint
| People | Flint | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Flint
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flint since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 8, 1953 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 116. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 119 deaths and 908 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| January 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | EM-3375: Contaminated Water |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 133,787 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,798 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Flint itself the ACS puts it at 14.8%.
Public schools in Flint
39 public schools with 10,360 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Flint K12 (charter) | K-12 | 859 | 17.5 |
| Kearsley High School | 9-12 | 846 | 18.8 |
| The New Standard Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 785 | 11.7 |
| Armstrong Middle School | 6-8 | 673 | 20.4 |
| Flint Cultural Center Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 624 | 20.1 |
| Southwestern Classical Academy | 9-12 | 489 | 14.0 |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | 4-6 | 425 | 18.5 |
| Hamady Community High School | 9-12 | 423 | 19.2 |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | PK-6 | 415 | 18.0 |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School | K-5 | 391 | 18.6 |
| Richfield Public School Academy (charter) | 3-8 | 389 | 19.5 |
| Mott Middle College High School | 9-12 | 338 | — |
Towns near Flint
- Flint, MI4.0 mi · 31,447 people · home $158,600
- Burton, MI4.1 mi · 29,715 people · home $141,600
- Beecher, MI4.6 mi · 8,840 people · home $51,500
- Mount Morris, MI5.8 mi · 20,024 people · home $95,300
- Genesee, MI5.8 mi · 20,581 people · home $125,400
- Mount Morris, MI6.5 mi · 3,170 people · home $86,600
- Grand Blanc, MI7.3 mi · 8,091 people · home $235,500
- Swartz Creek, MI7.5 mi · 5,897 people · home $174,200
Flint questions
Is Flint, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flint scores better for retirees than 2% of Michigan towns and quieter than 4%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Flint?
The median owner-occupied home in Flint is valued at $53,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,646, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $915 a month.
What is the weather like in Flint?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Flint get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flint since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)