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 citizens of Flint are among the most well-educated in the nation: 42.37% of adults in Flint have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's 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.
