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Shields

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Saginaw Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Michigan
  • 3 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Shields is a town in Michigan with a population of 5,961. Shields is in Saginaw County. Living in Shields offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Shields and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Shields are highly rated.
    About Shields...
    Population
    5,961

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $684
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Shields Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Shields

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,472
    National
    $55,322
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    Shields Reviews

    3 reviews
    Bad; simply only because small businesses open up in my small town in Saginaw County and they do not stay open for long because people don't seem to see their building off from the main road.
    • Oct 22 2014
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    As of right now, I work for the County of Saginaw. It's great. I love working with the people here.
    • Oct 22 2014
    • Community
    I like it,not enough neighborhood fun
    • Feb 22 2016
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