Affordable Flint Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Flint.

About Flint, MI.

A little over 65 miles northwest of Detroit, Flint is the county seat and largest city in Michigan's Genesee County. Flint has long been associated with automotive history; General Motors was founded here in 1908, earning Flint the nickname, "Vehicle City."

Flint is also widely known for the economic downturn it suffered following the downsizing of GM in the 1970s. But there is also optimism in Flint; rock-bottom real estate prices have made it a popular place for young people to buy their first home, and widespread urban renewal has breathed new life into Flint's economy and culture in the 21st century.

What to do in Flint, MI

There's always something to see and do in Flint. From annual events and festivals to historical sites and nature preserves, these are some of the top activities and attractions in Flint, MI:

• Arts and Culture: The Flint Institute of Arts is one of the Midwest's leading art museums, and in recent years the Flint Public Art Project has transformed the city into a hub for street art and murals.
• Parks and Trails: The Flint area offers a wide range of natural attractions. Stepping Stone Falls is a popular picnic spot, with a picturesque cascade and a lake stocked with fish, while the 383-acre For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum is a great place for hiking and bird watching.
• Annual Festivals and Events: There are fun happenings throughout the year in Genesee County, but especially during the summer months. Every year, Flint hosts music festivals like Alley Fest, the Flint Jazz Festival, and Flint Drop Fest. There are also art fairs, film festivals, and car shows throughout the year.
• Family Attractions: Flint also offers a lot of kid-friendly attractions, including the Flint Childrens Museum, and riding the historic Huckleberry Railroad is an event that the entire family is sure to enjoy.

Working in Flint, MI

Flint, MI, has a reputation for being a hardscrabble, working-class city, but that perception only tells part of the story. The job market in Flint includes a lot of white-collar as well as traditionally blue-collar occupations. And although unemployment here is above the national average, recent job growth has been positive.

Health care and social assistance are the leading industries in Flint, employing just over 20% of the workforce. Manufacturing, retail trade, accommodation, and food service are among the top occupations.

Flint has long been associated with the automotive industry, which remains true today. General Motors is still Flint's largest employer, providing around 7,500 jobs in the city. Ascension Genesys Hospital, McLaren Regional Medical Center, and Hurley Medical Center all follow close behind.

Flint, MI Neighborhoods

A mid-sized city that spans a fairly large land area, Flint has numerous distinct neighborhoods, each with its unique atmosphere and culture. Some of the best places to live in Flint include:

• Mott Park: Located west of Downtown Flint, the Mott Park neighborhood is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and for the expansive Mott Park Recreation Area that lies along the Flint River. The median real estate value is $54,900, and a mixture of owners and renters occupies homes in Mott Park. Most were built before 1940.
• College Cultural Neighborhood: Centered around Mott Community College, the College Cultural Neighborhood is located east of Downtown Flint. It is one of the wealthier neighborhoods in the city. The homes here are typically owner-occupied, and most were built during the middle of the 20th century. The median home price is $130,000.
• Grand Traverse District: Encompassing a large portion of Flint's Downtown area, the Grand Traverse District has seen a lot of urban renewal in recent years, including some of the city's best cafes, restaurants and nightlife spots. The average home price is $63,000, though most residential real estate in this neighborhood is renter-occupied.

Flint, MI School District

Public Schools in Flint, MI are part of the Flint Community Schools District. This district serves approximately 30,000 students across eight elementary and three secondary schools. There are also numerous private schools in the Flint area, including the International Academy of Flint and the New Standard Academy.

Flint is also home to several institutions of higher learning. Some of the most popular colleges and universities in Flint include Mott Community College, Kettering University and Ferris State University.

Moving to Flint, MI Resource Guide

If you plan on moving to the Flint area, many resources are available to help ease the transition. First and foremost, check out the official Genesee County Resource Guide.

Water and sewer service in Flint is provided by the Flint Department of Public Works. Residents have multiple utility options for gas and electrical service, including Consumers Energy and Just Energy.

Other helpful resources include the Flint Police and Fire Department, as well as the Department of Public Works. To learn more about outdoor recreation and events in Flint, check out the Flint Department of Parks & Recreation and Genesee County Parks.

Flint, MI Housing

The overall cost of living in Flint, MI, is well below the national average, and housing, particularly, is exceptionally affordable. Estimates of the median home price vary ($45,496 according to Zillow, $25,600 according to BestPlaces) but most sources agree that housing in Flint is some of the least expensive in America.

Rental rates are similarly affordable, ranging from $473 for a typical one-bedroom apartment to $816 for a typical four-bedroom apartment. Those numbers are less than half the national average.