Gaines Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,642 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,287 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$729 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
92.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
6
Flint Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Genesee County
4
Flint Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 1 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 2 10 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MI State Senate District 27, MI State House District 71, MI
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Schools

Gaines Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Syring Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Swartz Creek Middle School
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Kettering University
11 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Flint
10 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Hurley Medical Center
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
Memorial Healthcare
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
44 miles, N • 1 star
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