At a Glance
Median Income
$98,003
$38,775 per capita
Home Value
$270,300
Zillow: $297,856
Median Rent
$1,700/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
1,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 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?
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 $98,003 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,775. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saginaw is $270,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,856. Median rent is $1,700/month, with 37.9% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Saginaw reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,677/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Saginaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saginaw has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population24,467
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,198/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,003
Per Capita$38,775
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,300
Rent$1,700
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$297,856
Housing Units8,805
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property1,677/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations130
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Saginaw was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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