B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    C-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C-
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    C+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
50,288

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$44,100
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$650
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%

Saginaw Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    1,092
    0
  • Murder
    14
    0
  • Rape
    117
    41
  • Robbery
    176
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    930
    1
  • Theft
    1,118
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    156
    0

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$27,990
National
$53,889
Children
22%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Saginaw is where I attended my first university. It's known for some issues such as gang activity, drugs, and violence. I can honestly say that personally, I never felt unsafe. Given, I lived in a safe neighborhood closer to the university side of town. My one complaint is that there isn't much public transportation throughout the city. There's a bus line that travels about every 30 minutes. Uber is also available, but often there aren't any drivers in the area, so not as readily available as in other cities. There are also many chain restaurants giving the sense that Saginaw is a very commercialized city until you hit downtown area. There they have a few fun bars and cute restaurants! The beer selection is pretty great as well, I recommend Woody's (for those over 21)! In the summertime there are fun events around the city, although the winter does not have as much going on. Overall I had a good experience in Saginaw. I wouldn't change the 6 years that a spent there a bit!
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Saginaw has a bad rep but has tons of amazing hidden gems; not to mention Saginaw Valley State University! There is a lot of locally owned restaurants, my favorite is Pasong's-great authentic Asian cuisine. Also some fun and lively bars Places like the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum and the Saginaw Children's Zoo are great attractions for children in the area.
I personally have a lot of love for my hometown, Saginaw, MI. That being said, there is a lot we could change to make it a better place. They are currently getting rid of schools, which makes it so much harder for kids to get an education. A lot of the city is poor, and there is a lot of violence here, one of the worst places in the US, in fact. This is really disappointing because as a person who loves Saginaw and wants to see it thrive, the violence sends people the other way. A lot of people are moving away and it's becoming more torn down. But there are also a lot of people who love it here, which is why downtown Saginaw is currently thriving, there are a lot of new shops opening up here because we are trying to make Saginaw thrive again and hopefully we will succeed!