Saginaw, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Saginaw, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75

C

out of 100

Overview

Saginaw is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 43,185, part of the Saginaw, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $134,495. Median household income is $35,521.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 43,185 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $134,495 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $35,521 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Saginaw, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

43,185

Source: Census ACS

$134,495

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$35,521

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

79 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Saginaw County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 49,515
Republican 52,912
Leans R+3.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 72.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75

Location

Saginaw, MI (43.4047, -83.9156)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.