Living in Saginaw, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saginaw · Census data 2020–2024

Saginaw has 553 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $100,786 (29% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $193,800.

Saginaw is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Saginaw at a glance

Population
553
Median age
50.1State: 40.9
Median household income
$100,786State: $77,971
Median home value
$193,800State: $254,500
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
Average commute
20 min

Is Saginaw a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Saginaw

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saginaw the median home value is $193,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Saginaw$193,800
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Saginaw median household income

The median household income in Saginaw is $100,786 and the income per person is $38,367. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Saginaw$100,786
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Saginaw: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
214
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.58

Saginaw demographics

Population
553
Median age
50.1
Under 18
20.3%
65 and older
13%
Households
214
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black14.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saginaw ›

Education in Saginaw

16.8% of adults 25 and older in Saginaw have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Saginaw16.8%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Saginaw

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
20 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.4%

Saginaw vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Saginaw553$100,786$193,800—
Mount Wolf1,108$88,177$211,500$1,180
Bainbridge1,376$99,167$230,700$1,564
East Manchester8,523$101,635$255,400$1,516
Manchester2,803$77,202$195,900$1,130
Conoy3,302$73,511$246,500$1,523
York Haven732$73,750$164,200$1,229
Emigsville4,254$69,816$228,000$1,312
Pleasureville2,735$119,209$251,300$1,272

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Living in Saginaw: FAQ

What is the median household income in Saginaw, PA?

The median household income in Saginaw is $100,786, 29% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Saginaw?

The median home value in Saginaw is $193,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Saginaw, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.

What is the median age in Saginaw?

The median age in Saginaw is 50.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Saginaw?

The average commute to work in Saginaw is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Saginaw?

The unemployment rate in Saginaw is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Saginaw?

16.8% of adults in Saginaw have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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