At a Glance
Median Income
$84,328
$46,633 per capita
Home Value
$370,300
Zillow: $510,683
Median Rent
$1,268/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
1,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Saco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saco a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saco residents earn a median household income of $84,328 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,633. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saco is $370,300 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,683. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Saco reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Saco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saco has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population20,636
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,328
Per Capita$46,633
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A
Home Value$370,300
Rent$1,268
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$510,683
Housing Units9,639
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property1,507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Saco was founded in 1630.
The median home in Saco was built in 1981.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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