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Starting a business in Saginaw?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 27.0%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $37,298 in Saginaw. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Greyson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to New York it's surprisingly good.
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Lucas Thomas
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much developing but now it's underrated.
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John Walker
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a writer who relocated here from San Francisco about 13 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and cost of living.

Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Can feel isolated

Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.

Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
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Ezekiel Evans
Can confirm, been here 14 years.
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