Flint, MI vs Urbana, 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
Urbana
81
#57 nationally
Urbana leads in crime level (14.9 vs 34.5). Urbana leads in walk score (91 vs 44). Urbana leads in average commute (14.6 min vs 22.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Urbana, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 81 (#57) |
| Population | 79,661 | 38,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $209,974 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $41,115 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 14.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+24.1 |
C+
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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B-
81 Score
Urbana, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,974
Population
38,209
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
91
Midwest
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