CITY PROFILE
Flint, MI
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Flint, Michigan is one of the more affordable metros in our dataset, making it accessible if housing costs are a priority. Expect a temperate four-season climate with moderate sunshine and moderate rainfall—typical of the region. As a smaller metro, it offers a quieter pace than major urban centers.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $198K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,096/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C · warmest 21.9°C · coolest -5.6°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 875 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.7 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #135 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy94
- Affordable to rent91
- Climate comfort37
- Plenty of sunshine34
- Big-city amenities67
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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