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Fenton, MI
City in Genesee County, Michigan.
Population
11,906
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,790
ZIP codes
0
Fenton and its ZIP codes
Fenton at a glance
- Fenton is about 10 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 88th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $80,000, 10% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,900 and median rent is $1,275 a month.
Local data for Fenton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fenton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,000
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$235,900
Median rent
$1,275/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,768), Irish Americans (2,245), Polish Americans (1,189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Fenton.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,658
134,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.76B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
How people get to work
Fenton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fenton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fenton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Fenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake FentonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| LindenCity | 3.5 mi | 2.4 |
| HollyVillage | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| Grand BlancCity | 9.6 mi | 3.6 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| GainesVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ByronVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| GoodrichVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| OrtonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| BurtonCity | 15 mi | 23.4 |
| FlintCity | 15 mi | 33.4 |
| DurandCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| Village of ClarkstonCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MilfordVillage | 16 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fenton, MI in?
- Fenton is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Fenton, MI?
- About 11,906 people live in Fenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fenton?
- Nearby places include Lake Fenton (3.4 mi), Linden (3.5 mi), Holly (4.7 mi), Argentine (6 mi), Grand Blanc (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023