Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Swartz Creek
Swartz Creek, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,097
Population
5,359
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Small-town charm with alluring conveniences
Suburban
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Located less than 10 miles southwest of Flint, Swartz Creek is a homey small town that offers a fantastic mix of amenities one might expect from a larger city. There’s cozy breakfast spots and coffee shops like Fireside Coffee and local watering holes such as JT’s Country Kitchen. Swartz Creek has a solid school district and a close-knit community at work, making it ideal for families.
Enjoy a number of apartment complexes with fantastic amenities just a short distance from Miller Road. With Flint and I-69 so close, the conveniences of the city are never far away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,361
Average: $76,134
Education
880
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,384
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Swartz Creek has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Swartz Creek, MI is $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two bedrooms, and $1,528 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Swartz Creek has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,105/month
745 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Swartz Creek, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
122 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
122 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,042 Students
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
122 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Flint Children's Museum
- Applewood
- Longway Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.