Thrift City
Homes from the 1950s and '60s; about half are rentals
Housing options include ranch-style homes and bungalows, primarily built in the 1950s and '60s. "It's a lot of single-story houses of about 1,000 square feet or so," says Kevin Flowers, a Realtor with Keller Williams First. Homes under 750 square feet outnumber those approaching 1,500 square feet. Prices are about $20,000 to $80,000. Flowers says Flint is more affordable than neighboring cities. "And even when people buy houses in Flint and fix them up, it's not like they are going to some extravagant price afterward," Flowers says. Close to half the neighborhood residents are renters, mostly occupying single-family homes.Bus stops, a transit hub and an airport that's 7 miles away
Streets are walkable, with sidewalks; many homes have driveways and garages. Flint's Mass Transit Authority (MTA) buses stop on roads like Averill Avenue, East Court Street and Center Road. From the Mass Transit Authority Intermodal Center, also known as Flint Station, riders can connect to MTA routes, Indian Trails buses and Amtrak trains. Bishop International Airport, about 7 miles to the southwest, has service on Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines.Davison Road restaurants, a thrift store outlet and a mall
Davison Road, in the north part of the neighborhood, has restaurants like Aldo's Coney Island, which has American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yanni's OPA Bar and Grill is known for its karaoke nights. Those hoping Thrift City lives up to its name in terms of shopping might visit the Goodwill Mid-Michigan Outlet on South Averill Avenue. The outlet sells clothing, household goods and other items by the pound.Courtland Center is a nearby mall in Burton, to the southeast. It has some businesses, including JCPenney and El Cozumel Mexican Grill, though others, like Courtland Cinemas, have closed in recent years. Business closures are part of the ongoing economic challenges in Flint. Big-name stores in the area include The Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Aldi.
Playgrounds, sports and tree planting in the parks
Polk Park, a pocket park corner of Earlmoor Boulevard and Brewster Avenue, has a playground and is within walking distance of many homes. About a mile north of Polk Park is the much larger Longway Park, with open fields that the Flint Rogues Rugby Football Club uses. For indoor competition and family fun, there's B's Bowling on South Center Road.To the south, close to I-69, is Cook Park, which has a playground and basketball courts. The park has been a participation site for Stewardship Day, a community cleanup in collaboration with the Flint Watershed Coalition and Keep Genesse Beautiful. Other events at the park have included a basketball tournament and a school-supply giveaway. In the spring of 2025, Area 7 Rotary Clubs and the Flint River Watershed Coalition included Cook Park in a tree-planting initiative.
Events at the Dort Financial Center and the Flint Farmers' Market
Also close by, south of I-69, is the Dort Financial Center, a sports and entertainment complex with a capacity of over 4,400. Events at Dort include comic cons, wrestling matches and kids' shows, such as CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live. Flint Firebirds, a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, has its home base here.The Flint Farmers' Market, in downtown Flint, about 3 miles west, is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Among its specialty markets are the Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market in April, Pavilion Opening Day in May and the Christmas in July Night Market.
Education options include the Flint Community Schools district
Kids may attend Potter Elementary School, which earns a D-plus from Niche, and Holmes STEM Middle School Academy, which has a 2 out of 10 rating from GreatSchools. Both schools had renovations completed in 2024, including new roofs and classrooms. At the high school level, Flint Southwestern Classical Academy is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School with a C. Flint Community Schools district's Schools of Choice program is available by application. Another option for third through eighth graders is Richfield Public School Academy, a charter school with a C-minus grade.Flint satisfies requirements of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act
In May 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Flint had completed all the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act requirements, and the emergency order instated in 2016 was lifted. In the years leading up to this announcement, EPA and other agencies had recommended that residents continue using water filters.
Written By
Robin Silberman
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rebeca Anderson Garty
Rebeca Anderson Garty
Keller Williams First
(810) 644-1355
88 Total Sales
2 in Thrift City
$42K - $63K Price Range
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Dane Seltzer
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Dane Seltzer
Responds QuicklyDane Seltzer Real Estate Group
(810) 202-9597
88 Total Sales
1 in Thrift City
$27,000 Price
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Amy Garza
Amy Garza
Responds QuicklyWEICHERT, REALTORS - Grant Hamady
(810) 666-6535
109 Total Sales
2 in Thrift City
$43,000 Price Range
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Dale Wolbert
Dale Wolbert
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Signature Realty
(810) 337-9920
137 Total Sales
1 in Thrift City
$10,750 Price
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Colleen Strader
Colleen Strader
CMS Realty LLC
(947) 500-2631
99 Total Sales
1 in Thrift City
$61,000 Price
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Chris VanBelle
Chris VanBelle
Coldwell Banker Professional Lapeer
(586) 261-8804
53 Total Sales
1 in Thrift City
$53,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Cook Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Thrift City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Thrift City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thrift City, Flint sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Thrift City, Flint over the last 12 months is $308,494, down 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$321,445
Median Sale Price
$308,494
Median Single Family Sale Price
$297,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$394,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-45%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
336
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
8.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
846
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,166
Median Age
41
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,628
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,706
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.9%
College Graduates
13.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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