Here's what it costs to live in Flint, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, while the typical home is valued around $53,500. Households earn a median of $37,646 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$37,646
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$915
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$53,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$731
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$856
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,033
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,272
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
80,175
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$849
Per month
Avg Home Value
$73,257
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 48502 | — | $897 | — |
| ZIP 48503 | — | $820 | $66,200 |
| ZIP 48504 | — | $867 | $44,400 |
| ZIP 48505 | — | $744 | $27,900 |
| ZIP 48506 | — | $849 | $79,400 |
| ZIP 48507 | — | $877 | $89,600 |
| ZIP 48529 | — | $855 | $62,000 |
| ZIP 48532 | — | $879 | $143,300 |
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.6%
The cost of living index for Flint is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Flint is $915 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Flint is $37,646 per year.
The median home value in Flint is $53,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Flint is not yet available.
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
