Flint MI
Michigan · Pop. 80,175
Flint, MI: median household income of $37,646, median rent of $915/mo, 14.8% unemployment. Our verdict: Needs Work.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$37,646
per year
Median Rent
$915
per month
Median Home
$54k
home value
Unemployment
14.8%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
34.1%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
23 min
one way
City Reality Check honest
"Flint, MI Reality Check"
In Flint, the rent-to-income burden runs around 29% — acceptable by national standards. Median income sits at $37,646 and median rent is $915/month. 52% of renters are cost-burdened (30%+ of income on housing). Landlords are winning; everyone else is treading water. Median home value: $53,500 — that's 1.4× the median income. Only 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The economy runs on trades, logistics, and service work — and the wages reflect that. Employment picture: 14.76% unemployment — a challenging job market. Poverty rate: 34.1% — well above the national average. The headline economic numbers hide a bifurcated city. Average commute: 23 minutes — acceptable. Flint was founded in 1818 — that's 208 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 34.1 sq miles at 2,355 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 751 ft — modest elevation. RoastMyCity overall score: 49/100 — Needs Work.