Flushing Michigan Pre 1878, 1878
Flushing’s story
191 years in pictures
Census counts: 406 in 1860, 8,411 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1878 and 5 maps from 1919 on.
- 1835Flushing is settled
FlushingMI
Trash & recycling1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Dan Roman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,175
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$243K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
39.6
years
Jobs based here
1,449
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#328 of 697 in MI
Is Flushing a good place to live?
Flushing is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, 328th among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is safety: it reports less crime per resident than 76% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on health: it is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: the typical home is worth about $243K, 3.9 years of the Flint metro’s $62K median household income. Flushing’s density of trails is 1.4 miles per square mile, where Michigan’s towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. The biggest park or preserve is Water Works Park, at 22 acres.
What makes Flushing stand out
Where Flushing beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Flushing for work
Where Flushing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,449jobs based in Flushing
5%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Flushing grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Flushing is from typical.
SafetyA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →HealthMclaren Flint 6.4 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 3.9% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →Jobs & income$80K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 6% conserved landA−Open →History3 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 83° summer afternoons, 40″ of snow–Open →Housing market26 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.6–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Flushing: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Flushing, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Flushing water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFlushing City ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4843348433 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Flushing.
Flushing sees little violent crime and gets more snow than most of the country, though not than most of Michigan; it also has lost a quarter or more of its jobs in ten years.
OutdoorsA−
Flushing has set aside 6.3% of its land for conservation
There are 5.3 miles of trail across 6 parks and preserves.
#92for trails in MI
6.3%
conserved · 149 of 2,370 acres
5.3 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverview Park | 0.9 mi | 11 |
| 2. Water Works Park | — | 22 |
| 3. Eastview Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
On state tests, Flushing’s schools beat 56% of Michigan districts
One of its 4 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed. Public schools: the Flushing Community Schools. 4 public schools serve Flushing, with 1,358 students in all.
56%of MI districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–6 | Grades 1–6 | 487 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
Flushing’s grade for safety is an A−
Violent crime is rare: 9 reported in 2025, 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Flushing’s property crime rate stands at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, below both the Michigan town median (8) and the median of U.S. towns (9.9). Its rate of reported violence stands at 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
76%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Flushing | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.4 per 1,000 residents | 8 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Flushing1.1
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Flushing3.4
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
76th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
79th
percentile among MI towns
9
violent crimes reported in 2025
28
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Flushing’s workers commute out
Jobs based here fell from 2,253 in 2011 to 1,449.
The top destinations are Flint (14%), Flint Township (7%) and Grand Blanc Township (5%). Between 2011 and 2021, jobs in Flushing dropped by 804, to 1,449. For half of commuters, work is under 19 miles away.
5%work in town
| Flushing | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 13% | 10% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Flushing5%
Flint14%
Flint Township7%
Grand Blanc Township5%
Warren3%
19 mi
median commute distance
1,449
jobs based in Flushing
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 39% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
Flushing has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Flint 7w weather station records that 40 inches of snow fall in a normal winter: more than most of the country, but less than 79% of Michigan places with climate records.
July afternoons reach 83° and January nights drop to 16°.
40″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 13
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Flushing’s grade for health is a B
27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Flushing. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Flushing is ahead of Michigan on 8 and behind on 3.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Flushing | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
8 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Flushing | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.9% |
Mclaren Flint
6.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
65th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Flushing skews older than Michigan
College graduates make up 30% of adults 25 and older, against 32% across Michigan. People 65 and older are 23% of residents (19% statewide). The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Flushing at 8,175 residents, down 2.8% since 2020. Among residents in the town, 23% are under 18.
39.6median age · MI 40.2
| Flushing | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 26% | 29% |
FlushingMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school26%
Some college21%
Associate’s20%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Flushing | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.4% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 21% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.3% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Flushing, with inland flooding at the top
Federal aid has come to Flushing households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2004. On expected storm and flood damage, Flushing sits below nearly three fifths of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town. FEMA puts 49% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 24% to tornadoes.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 1981
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Flushing’s grade for cost of living is a C+
Homes in Flushing are typically worth about $243,000, up 5.2% in a year, 8% below the Michigan typical home. The town’s typical rent stands at $944 a month. 38% of the homes sold in Flushing went for more than their asking price.
$243KZillow home value
| Flushing | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $944 a month | $1,047 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Flushing$243K
Michigan$264K
Market temperature
26
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →USS Edson and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Flushing. Close and well known come first.
38 mi MuseumUSS Edson
39 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
9 mi MuseumSloan Museum
9 mi MuseumFlint Institute of Arts10 mi MuseumCrossroads Village (Michigan)
9 mi MuseumRobert J. Whaley HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Edson: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sloan Museum: Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Flint Institute of Arts: Blueskiesfalling at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Robert J. Whaley House: kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Flushing
20pages on Flushing
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 56% of MI districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than MI on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$243K typical home · up 5.2% in a yearWork & commuteB−$80K median household income · 1,449 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Flushing
Kettering UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Flint7.4 mi$48,470 tuitionUniversity of Michigan-FlintUniversity or college · Public · Flint8.3 mi$14,704 in-state tuitionMott Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flint9.1 mi$6,845 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Flushing residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
Famous people from Flushing
3 notable people were born in Flushing.
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About Flushing
City in Michigan, United States
Flushing is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The population was 8,411 at the 2020 census. Flushing is considered a suburb of Flint. It is situated within the survey area of Flushing Charter Township, but is administratively autonomous. Flushing originated as a mill town in the mid-1830s. Its location along the Flint River, the county's largest river, was a decisive factor in its settlement. Water power potential was a significant determinant for the selection of the settlement areas throughout the nineteenth century. In addition to its water power, the area around Flushing was also well suited to agricultural pursuits. The name Dover originally was selected for the new vil…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1835
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 48433
- Area code
- 810
Flushing’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Flushing.
Flushing TownshipFlushing
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing | #328 | B | C+ | A− | B | B |
| Flushing Township | #416 | B− | C+ | A | B | B− |
Questions about Flushing
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Flushing, MI a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Flushing grades B overall, better than 58% of U.S. towns and #328 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B for health, A− for safety and B for schools.
Is Flushing, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Flushing, MI known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Ralph M. Freeman and Edmund G. Love.