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Flint, MI

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Just 60 miles from Detroit, Flint provides a rich history and a great location.

College Town Wooded Great Location Family-Friendly

Located along the Flint River about an hour northwest of Downtown Detroit, Flint is the largest city in Genesee County. As a college town, it is home to the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, and Mott Community College. Flint provides easy access to the entire region, with I-475 and I-69 passing through the area. Bishop International Airport is located on the southeast side of the city.

Flint is known as the "Vehicle City" -- General Motors was founded in flint in 1908. With a history dating back to 1819, Flint features a variety of architecture along its tree-lined streets. After finding a Flint apartment, be sure to check out the Flint Cultural Center. This large complex contains the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum, and the Longway Planetarium.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Flint, MI is $614 for a studio, $748 for one bedroom, $889 for two bedrooms, and $877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flint has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$748/month
665 Sq Ft
House
$1,061/month
854 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flint, MI is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Flint is 36.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $614 - $889. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 2.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

422 Students

6
out of 10

Kate Dowdall Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

5
out of 10

Freeman School

Public

Grades PK-6

246 Students

5
out of 10

Eisenhower School

Public

Grades PK-6

229 Students

5
out of 10

Pierce School

Public

Grades PK-6

114 Students

5
out of 10

CarmanAinsworth High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,033 Students

5
out of 10

Armstrong Middle School

Public

Grades 5-9

651 Students

3
out of 10

Hamady Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

249 Students

3
out of 10

CarmanAinsworth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

690 Students

2
out of 10

Elmer A. Knopf Learning Center

Public

Grades K-12

346 Students

Rating Unavailable

Genesee Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

143 Students

8
out of 10

Kearsley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

887 Students

6
out of 10

CarmanAinsworth High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,033 Students

5
out of 10

Hamady Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

498 Students

4
out of 10

Mott Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

332 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Flint Children's Museum
  • Applewood
  • Longway Planetarium
  • For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
  • Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat

Airports

  • Bishop International

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Living in Flint

Highlights

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Flint's sister city is Hamilton, Ontario, which is famous for its beautiful waterfalls and spectacular scenery.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.