Flint, MI vs Rockford, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Rockford leads in median household income ($50,744 vs $35,451). Rockford leads in crime level (29.6 vs 34.5). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 87).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 79,661 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+0.6 |
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77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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