FlushingMI
A town of 8,284, settled in 1835. Nearly 6.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Flushing stand out
The 3 things Flushing does most differently from other towns.
95% of working residents leave Flushing for work
Where Flushing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Flushing’s report card
Now in Flushing
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Weather
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- Flushing vs BCW - Girls Varsity Basketball 02/25/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Flushing vs O'ville-Brandon - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/23/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Flushing. Another town gets a different order.
6.3% of Flushing is conserved land
5.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverview Park | 0.9 mi | 11 |
| 2. Water Works Park | — | 22 |
| 3. Eastview Park | — | 16 |
Most working residents commute out of Flushing
Most working residents leave Flushing for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Flint (14%), Flint (7%) and Grand Blanc (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Flushing sell for about $209K
The median sale price was $209,000 in May 2026.
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Flushing beats the Michigan average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Flushing | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.2% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.9% |
Flushing’s public schools outperform 54% of Michigan districts
The public schools Flushing’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | 1–6 | 487 | B− |
| Springview Elementary School | 1–6 | 468 | C+ |
| Flushing Early Childhood Center | PK–K | 305 | Not graded |
| Raider Virtual Academy | 9–12 | 98 | D− |
Less crime per resident than 78% of U.S. towns
Flushing reports less crime per resident than 78% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Flushing has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
About Flushing
City in Michigan, United States
Flushing is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The population was 8,411 at the 2020 census. Flushing is considered a suburb of Flint. It is situated within the survey area of Flushing Charter Township, but is administratively autonomous. Flushing originated as a mill town in the mid-1830s. Its location along the Flint River, the county's largest river, was a decisive factor in its settlement. Water power potential was a significant determinant for the selection of the settlement areas throughout the nineteenth century. In addition to its water power, the area around Flushing was also well suited to agricultural pursuits. The name Dover originally was selected for the new vil…
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- Established
- 1835
- Population
- 8,411
- Area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 48433
- Area code
- 810
Flushing’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Flushing.