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Flushing, Michigan is 9 miles W of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Genesee county. The city is part of the Flint metro area. The population of Flushing is 8,348.
In Flushing, about 60% of adults are married.
Flushing has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Flushing had a median family income of $64,726. Flushing is one of the richer cities in Michigan. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Flushing. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Flushing is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Flushing political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,555. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Flushing, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Flushing than most places in Michigan.
In Flushing, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.
Flushing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Flushing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Flushing colleges • Flushing travel • Flushing mortgages and property.
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