At a Glance
Median Income
$37,298
$20,522 per capita
Home Value
$54,000
Zillow: $123,169
Median Rent
$909/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,474/100K
1,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Saginaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saginaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saginaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saginaw residents earn a median household income of $37,298 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,522. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,117 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saginaw is $54,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,169. Median rent is $909/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Saginaw reports 1,474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 288% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,549/100K. The murder rate is 18.8/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Saginaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saginaw has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population43,879
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density2,566/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,298
Per Capita$20,522
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$4,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,000
Rent$909
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$123,169
Housing Units20,744
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,474/100K
Property1,549/100K
Murder18.8/100K
Assault1,278/100K
Burglary511/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,515/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Saginaw was founded in 1815.
The median home in Saginaw was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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