At a Glance
Median Income
$117,353
$54,384 per capita
Home Value
$405,600
Zillow: $581,637
Median Rent
$2,106/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Savage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Savage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Savage a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Savage residents earn a median household income of $117,353 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,384. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Savage is $405,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,637. Median rent is $2,106/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Savage reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
52.0% of adults in Savage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Savage has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,284
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density3,023/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,353
Per Capita$54,384
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$405,600
Rent$2,106
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$581,637
Housing Units2,880
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation240 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Savage was founded in 1822.
The median home in Savage was built in 1983.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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