Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Saginaw, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$883
Population
48,506
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Saginaw has entertainment, a local farmers market, and Spirit!
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Welcome to Saginaw, Michigan, situated along the Saginaw River. This mid-sized city offers renters an appealing combination of city amenities and outdoor spaces, with current average rents ranging from $574 for a studio to $1,841 for a four-bedroom home, showing moderate increases of 2-10% over the past year. Downtown features independent restaurants and coffee shops, while the historic Temple Theatre and Dow Event Center host year-round performances and events. Ojibway Island provides recreational paths and green spaces, and the Japanese Cultural Center gardens reflect the city's sister-city connection with Tokushima, Japan.
The city's neighborhoods each offer distinct characteristics. The Cathedral District preserves its historic architecture, while Old Town combines preserved buildings with dining and shopping options. Downtown features apartment living in restored buildings, including the Bancroft and Eddy apartments. Parks and gardens enhance the cityscape, from the Lucille E. Andersen Memorial Rose Garden to numerous neighborhood parks. Originally a lumber town that later embraced automotive manufacturing, Saginaw now supports emerging industries. Educational opportunities are available through Delta College's downtown location, which opened in 2019, and nearby Saginaw Valley State University. The rental market shows continued growth, with two and three-bedroom units experiencing respective increases of 6.6% and 6.1% over the past year.
Explore the City
Meet up with friends at Rust Park in Saginaw near Adams Boulevard.
Adams Boulevard offers a variety of housing styles including Dutch Colonials.
The Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens is a few minutes' walk from Adams Boulevard.
Meet for a round at Swan Valley Golf Course in Shields.
Cathedral District's shopping area is full of historic appeal.
Buena Vista residents meet at Fuzzy's over cinnamon French toast.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,270
Average: $40,432
Education
5,935
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,678
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Saginaw has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Saginaw, MI is $636 for a studio, $880 for one bedroom, $1,057 for two bedrooms, and $1,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saginaw has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$880/month
683 Sq Ft
House
$1,190/month
896 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saginaw, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Robert B. Havens Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
329 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
185 Students
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
423 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,021 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
185 Students
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
497 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
137 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,263 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
437 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
- Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
- William H. Haithco Recreation Area
- Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
- Price Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- MBS International
- Bishop International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.