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Saginaw County
  • County in Michigan
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Saginaw County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Saginaw County is located in Michigan with a population of 190,540. In Saginaw County, most residents own their homes. In Saginaw County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Saginaw County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Saginaw County are above average.

    About

    Population
    190,540

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $821
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      551.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      11.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      55
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      75.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      468.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,145.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Saginaw County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,749
    National
    $69,021

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