City profile
Saginaw, MI
Saginaw County · Population 43,536
Saginaw is a town in Saginaw County, MI with about 43,536 residents and a typical home value near $60,000. It is 75 miles from Southfield, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$60,000
Typical monthly housing
$390
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Strong wind, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
88 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
43,536
Black population
45.1%
County
Saginaw County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 43,536 residents
- Typical home value about $60,000
- 75 miles from Southfield, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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