At a Glance
Median Income
$122,646
$54,536 per capita
Home Value
$395,600
Zillow: $420,790
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 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 $122,646 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Savage is $395,600 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,790. Median rent is $1,608/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Savage reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,249/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.5% of adults in Savage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Savage has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population32,706
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,097/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,646
Per Capita$54,536
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$395,600
Rent$1,608
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$420,790
Housing Units11,762
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,249/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary195/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Savage was founded in 1852.
The median home in Savage was built in 1997.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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