 While the Eastside is unquestionably Flint's most racially and ethnically diverse neighborhood, it has been continually plagued by gang-related violence and racial tension.Today, the Eastside is one of Flint's most troubled neighborhoods in terms of violent crime.Due in large part to these problems, and the affordability of housing stock, the Eastside is one of the few neighborhoods in Flint where the majority of residents are not landowners.