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Saginaw, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
584 Population 2,086/sq mi density
$97,612 Median Income $35,511 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $315,391 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,259 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,612 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Saginaw, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,612
30% above
$35,511 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $315,391
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
1,259/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 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)

Income
130%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saginaw 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

Saginaw residents earn a median household income of $97,612 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,511. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saginaw is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,391. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Saginaw reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,259/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Saginaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saginaw has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population584
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,086/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,612
Per Capita$35,511
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$315,391
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property1,259/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation353 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+83.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.