Flushing Township blends country living with suburban pockets
Flushing Township is a mostly rural community surrounding the city of Flushing. While most of the long residential streets are dotted with homes on acres of land, there are suburban pockets. This gives its roughly 11,000 residents their choice of solitude and space or landscaped subdivisions. The city of Flushing sits in the corner of the township, offering convenient dining and shopping options. The Flint River and the community’s parks offer many opportunities for year-round recreation.
Homes sit on acres of land or in suburban subdivisions
Homes in Flushing Township are a mix of ranch-style, split-level and New Traditional that often sit on large lots. Some subdivisions are more suburban, with winding residential streets and manicured lawns; others have a more rural feel, with homes spread out on farmland. Prices range from about $155,000 to about $255,000 for homes with two and three bedrooms, and $255,000 to about $470,000 for homes with three and four bedrooms. Larger homes spanning more than 3,000 square feet or sitting on multiple acres are often priced between $500,000 and around $700,000.
Students at Flushing High can receive college credit while in school
The schools that serve the community are Central Elementary, which rates a B on Niche; Flushing Middle, which rates a B-minus; and Flushing High, which rates a B-plus. Flushing High offers its Flushing Raider Early College program, which allows students to graduate with a minimum of 60 hours of transferrable college credits, the Michigan Early/Middle College Association technical certification, an industry certification or an associate's degree.
Parks and the Flint River provide year-round outdoor fun
The Flint River runs through the community and is a popular spot for boating. Flushing Township Nature Park features 3 miles of trails, a playground and a kayak launch. Flushing County Park offers tennis and pickleball courts, an off-leash dog area, a playground and trails available for hiking during the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. Nearby Briar Ridge Golf Course has a public 18-hole layout and leagues for men and women.
Groceries, dining and more in Flushing and Flint
Residents head into the city for groceries at Bueche’s Food World and run other errands at the services and shops along Main Street. Flushing’s popular local restaurants include Kathy’s 126 Restaurant & Lounge, which serves American dishes and Puerto Vallarta, a favorite for its Mexican fare and good service. The closest hospital is McLaren Flint, about 10 miles away.
The city of Flushing hosts annual events all year long
In June, the Flushing Women’s Club hosts Art in the Park, a day-long event with art vendors selling their wares and food trucks. Movies in the Park is another popular summer event, taking place every other Saturday between June and August. The event features family-friendly movies that start once the sun goes down. Residents celebrate Christmas with the annual Flushing Candlewalk, where lit candles light up city streets, an open fire is built on Main Street for roasting chestnuts, and Santa makes an appearance.
Highways and the airport are nearby
Interstate 75 is close to the community and connects to the rest of the state’s east side. Bishop International Airport is less than 15 miles away.
Environmental concerns
Winters are cold, with about 40 inches of snow per year. Summers are often around 80 degrees and humid. Tornadoes are possible, especially between April and August. Despite being close to Flint, the community has safe drinking water, as it comes from the Karegnondi Water Authority out of Port Huron.
