Flint is a somewhat small town located in the state of Texas. With a population of 15,362 people and three associated neighborhoods, Flint is the 194th largest community in Texas. Flint real estate is some of the most expensive in Texas, although Flint house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Flint is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Flint is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Flint who work in sales jobs (13.45%), office and administrative support (12.24%), and management occupations (10.59%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.25% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Flint is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Flint’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Flint doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Flint ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Flint, 42.37% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Flint in 2022 was $43,945, which is wealthy relative to Texas, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $175,780 for a family of four. However, Flint contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Flint is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Flint home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Flint residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Flint include English, Irish, German, Dutch, and European. The most common language spoken in Flint is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
