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Saginaw, MI

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Saginaw.

Population: 111,076 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Saginaw, MI is $131,016 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $139,542 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,163/month. 42 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$131,016

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$131,016
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+128.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$132,535
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$139,542
Median list price
$138,875
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
-6.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
343
For-sale inventory
462
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
320
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
146

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,163/mo
1-year rent change
+10.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$795/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$893/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,141/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
42
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
5
High schools
10
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Saginaw Preparatory Academy, Francis Reh PSA, International Academy of Saginaw
Schools include
Saginaw Preparatory Academy, Francis Reh PSA, International Academy of Saginaw, Martin G Atkins Elementary School, Thomas White School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
525
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bay City Middlegrounds (5.9 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.7°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 in
Annual snowfall
40.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,338
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,676

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
MBS International Airport (MBS) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
MYMICHIGAN MEDICAL CENTER SAGINAW, COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-174 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
62.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,971
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,804
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
210

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SaginawState medianUS median
Typical home value$131,016$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$139,542$265,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,163/mo$1,505/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,971$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Saginaw, MI?
$131,016.
What is the median sale price in Saginaw, MI?
$139,542.
How long do homes take to sell in Saginaw, MI?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Saginaw, MI?
Typical rent: $1,163/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saginaw, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, tornado, hail.
Is Saginaw, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 525 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Saginaw, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saginaw, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saginaw, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saginaw, MI?
42 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Saginaw, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 9.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Saginaw, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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