Grand Blanc

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Grand Blanc, MI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$974

Population

7,589

Renter Mix

43% Rent

An affordable suburb right outside of Flint.

Affordable Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Family-Friendly

Tucked into Genesee County about 20 minutes south of Flint, Grand Blanc offers the peace of small-town living without sacrificing big-city access. Daily life moves at an easy pace, with green spaces and golf courses dotting the landscape alongside local shops and casual dining. The Jewel of Grand Blanc, a 36-hole championship golf course on the east side, draws players from across the region and gives the city genuine destination appeal. Flint's arts scene, restaurants, and entertainment are just a short drive away.

Renters will find apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals spread across the city's compact four-square-mile footprint. Options range from cozy studios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts, suiting nearly every lifestyle.

Grand Blanc's roots trace back to 1822, when it served as a Native American campground before growing into a township hub with the railroad's arrival in 1864. That long history gives Grand Blanc a grounded character that newer suburbs rarely match.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,847

Average: $92,551

Education

2,670

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,536

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Grand Blanc has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grand Blanc, MI is $562 for a studio, $974 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $1,666 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grand Blanc has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$974/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$1,502/month
1,242 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Grand Blanc, MI

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Myers Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

Lillian G. Mason Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

Indian Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

430 Students

Brendel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

413 Students

Grand Blanc Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

325 Students

Grand Blanc Community High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,556 Students

Grand Blanc Middle School East

Public

Grades 6-8

866 Students

Grand Blanc Middle School West

Public

Grades 6-8

816 Students

Grand Blanc Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

325 Students

Perry Innovation Center

Public

Grades K-8

174 Students

Grand Blanc Community High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,556 Students

Perry Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

246 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mt. Holly
  • Groveland Oaks County Park
  • Applewood
  • Longway Planetarium
  • Flint Children's Museum

Airports

  • Bishop International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.