Flint, MI
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$130 Avg asking sale price
$817 Avg asking lease rate
7,659 SF Avg unit lease size
18,396 SF Avg building size for sale
9.19% Average cap rate

Flint's Demographic Profile

Flint has 40,475 households and a median income of $32,967, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 97,777
# Households 40,475
Median age 38
Median household income $32,967
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 18,564
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Flint $134 24,421 SF 8.74%
Burton $212 25,807 SF 8.74%
Grand Blanc $251 10,265 SF 8.74%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Flint $112 9,789 SF
Burton $82 8,244 SF
Genesee $56 6,957 SF
Grand Blanc $142 8,300 SF
Swartz Creek $43 6,528 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Flint

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Income-Generating with Lease-Up Potential

Flint, MI 48507

  • 141,002 SF Flex Building
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

2455-2469 E Hill Rd

Grand Blanc, MI 48439

  • 12,440 SF Retail Building
  • $299,900
For Sale

713 Fenton Rd

Flint, MI 48503

  • 2,100 SF Industrial Building
  • $75,000
For Sale

Church WithOut Walls Ministries

Flint, MI 48505

  • 10,000 SF Specialty
  • $419,000
For Sale

3438 Lennon Rd

Flint, MI 48507

  • 2,776 SF Office Building
  • $360,000
For Sale

2702 Flushing Rd

Flint, MI 48504

  • 2,600 SF Office Building
  • $205,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Flint pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Flint $130 18,396 SF
Burton $129 24,953 SF
Genesee $58 26,012 SF
Grand Blanc $313 19,888 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Flint alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Flint or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Flint 97,777 40,475 38 $32,967 2 18,564 4%
Burton 27,252 11,397 41 $52,385 2 3,288 -3%
Genesee 20,140 8,244 43 $50,019 2 2,128 -2%
Grand Blanc 7,589 3,407 41 $64,847 2 1,454 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Flint, MI and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Flint

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Is Flint a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Flint offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Flint?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Flint. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Flint?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Flint. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Flint compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Flint. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Flint acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Flint, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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