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Saginaw
- C+Overall Grade
- Town in Michigan
- 65 reviews
- Public SchoolsC-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesC
- DiversityA
- JobsC
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingA-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$38,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$680
National
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Saginaw Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Saginaw
Jobs
C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$29,809
National
$55,322Saginaw Reviews
65 reviews
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I have lived in Saginaw for two years and it's okay, but I would much rather live elsewhere. Depending on where you're at, some areas are better than others safety wise. But I've always had a good experience with the Saginaw police. It could be safer, but there is only so much they can do. There are a lot of public schools, but I can't comment on how nice they are because I didn't go to school here. It seems fairly family friendly. I always seem to be hearing about an event happening nearby. The real estate around here is awesome, however, most houses need some kind of TLC. Not a big deal though when you're getting a great deal on a house! There are quite a few job opportunities for some people - not for everyone. Commuting isn't bad in the area, I can normally get anywhere I need to without traffic.
I was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan which was an automotive town until I was 23 years of age. The closing of the plants caused the city to dry up, and lose a lot of revenue. Currently my city lack diversity, job opportunities, and decent public schooling. I believe every city should have a thriving downtown full of nightlife, shopping, and businesses. However, that is not the case for Saginaw, I have hope that my city will eventually turn back around to an amazing city that it used to be back in the 90's.
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!