Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Savage, MN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,439
Population
32,664
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Wildlife watching and serene suburban living
Suburban
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Quiet
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Wildlife
Savage, Minnesota is filled with peaceful suburban streets, numerous conveniences, open land, and frolicking wildlife. This quiet city blends a family-friendly environment, proximity to a big city, and the tranquility of living in nature.
Situated just 21 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Savage offers a premier location in Minnesota. In around half an hour’s time, residents of Savage can take a trip to the infamous Hell’s Kitchen, explore Mill City Museum, or catch a Twins game at Target Field! After you’ve had a day of big-city adventure, test your luck in the great outdoors at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. This sprawling (mostly undeveloped) area offers miles of trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking and unbeatable wildlife watching opportunities.
Upscale homes reside on spacious lots in quiet residential neighborhoods, while a range of newer apartment buildings and older complexes lie nearby. There’s a style and a price for everyone in Savage. Enjoy proximity to supermarkets, conveniences stores, restaurants, community parks, and so much more in this wooded suburbia.
Explore the City
Savage Community Park has a large playground with pickleball courts and baseball fields.
A mountain biker entering the trail at Murphy-Hanrehan Park.
McColl Pond has a fishing pier at Savage Community Park.
A patio next to the historic train depot in Downtown Savage.
Hidden Valley Park has an outdoor fireplace, a picnic gazebo, and walking trails.
Aerial view of Savage with a scenic lake and plenty of green space.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,618
Average: $143,032
Education
12,757
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,058
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Savage has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Savage, MN is $1,387 for a studio, $1,443 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $1,859 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Savage has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,443/month
770 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,361/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Savage, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
647 Students
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Public
Grades K-5
546 Students
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades K-8
647 Students
Eagle Ridge Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
57 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,857 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
- Buck Hill
- Cleary Lake Regional Park
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve
- Normandale Community College Japanese Garden
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.