At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$27,349 per capita
Home Value
$64,400
Zillow: $150,803
Median Rent
$900/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
15.4% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,349. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saco is $64,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,803. Median rent is $900/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.3% of adults in Saco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saco has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,349
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$164M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,400
Rent$900
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$150,803
Housing Units107
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
Elevation2,182 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Saco was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (154 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.