Mount Morris is located north east of Flint. It is considered to be a diverse area. Residents typically own their own home. There is a lower cost of living than the average of Michigan cities. It is said to provide a sparse suburban feel.

Thetford Township is identified as one of the 20 safest cities in Michigan. This area is high diversity and still offers a rural feel and a lower cost of living than many Michigan municipalities.

Flint is the largest city in Genesee County and the fourth largest metropolitan area in Michigan. This municipality is known for being the birth place of General Motors and home to The University of Michigan. Flint is located north-west of Detroit and is only about an hour drive. It lies on the Flint River. This working class area has a low cost of living and is primed for a comeback. Developers are currently moving into the area which makes now is the perfect time to buy.

Burton Michigan in Genesee County is a suburb of Flint. This is a mid-sized industrial city with a low cost of living. Opted in for both medical and recreational, Burton is considered a marijuana friendly municipality. Job growth and residential real estate value have recently been increasing in this area. It is also home to the For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, a 383 acre preserve since 1970 and it is only about a one hour drive to Detroit from here.