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Flat Rock.
About
Life in Flat Rock
Flat Rock is a community of 10,418 people in Michigan. The median household income is $81,585, median rent runs about $919 per month, and median home values are around $228,800. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
Flat Rock at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Flat Rock: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Flat Rock, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (41.6%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Flat Rock
In Flat Rock, rent runs 19% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,455
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $264,253 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Flat Rock
Unemployment in Wayne County, which includes Flat Rock, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Flat Rock: Wayne County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wayne County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Flat Rock is less than 1% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Flat Rock Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29 min avg
How Flat Rock residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Flat Rock, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Flat Rock runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
903
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Flat Rock Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Flat Rock, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Flat Rock is less than 1% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Flat Rock, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Flat Rock is less than 1% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Flat Rock has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.9"
Annual Snowfall
53.5"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
130
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.53" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.19" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.42" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.25" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.43" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.93" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.53" |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Flat Rock
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Flat Rock's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corewell Health Trenton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Trenton
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Taylor
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Wyandotte
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Flat Rock
Flat Rock's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Flat Rock
Flat Rock has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
14 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
39 mi awayPublic Libraries in Flat Rock
Flat Rock Public Library
25200 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock
Cities Near Flat Rock
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Flat Rock?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Flat Rock FAQ
Is Flat Rock, Michigan affordable?⌄
Flat Rock's median rent is $919/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,585/year. Median home value is $228,800.
Is Flat Rock, Michigan safe?⌄
Flat Rock's violent crime rate was 255 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 903 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Flat Rock, Michigan?⌄
Wayne County, which includes Flat Rock, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Flat Rock, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Flat Rock is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $919/month and median household income is $81,585/year. The median home value is $228,800. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Flat Rock, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Flat Rock is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from