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Flat Rock
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Flat Rock

    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Flat Rock is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 10,439. Flat Rock is in Wayne County. Living in Flat Rock offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Flat Rock there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Flat Rock and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Flat Rock are above average.
    About Flat Rock...
    Population
    10,439
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $159,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      200.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      10
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      90.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      812.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      219.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Flat Rock

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,792
    National
    $69,021
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