Moving to Flint, MI

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Vehicle City with the cheapest housing stock in the Great Lakes and slow but real downtown revitalization.

• Population: 81,252
• Median 2BR rent: $800/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $650-$2,100
• Popular neighborhoods: Carriage Town, College Cultural, Mott Park, Grand Traverse, Woodcroft Estates

Water-system situation has improved but homes still need point-of-use filters. Test the water before you sign anything.

Climate: Cold snowy winters, mild summers.

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