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Saginaw, Michigan

Introduction to Saginaw, Michigan

Saginaw, Michigan is 88 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Saginaw county. The city is part of the Saginaw - Bay City - Midland metro area. The population of Saginaw is 61,799.

Saginaw History

This area was originally inhabited by Native Americans. French missionaries and traders invaded the area during the late 1600s. The first permanent settlement by Europeans took place in 1815. Today’s Saginaw resulted from the consolidation of the cities of East Saginaw and Saginaw (West Side) in 1889.

Saginaw and nearby Attractions

  • Saginaw Art Museum
  • Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
  • Castle Museum of Saginaw County
  • Saginaw Railway Museum
  • Roethke Park
  • Mid Michigan Childrens Museum

Things To Do In Saginaw

There are various historical buildings and museums in the city that you can visit during your leisure time. The city parks are also great places to relax with friends and family members.

Saginaw Transportation

People seeking air transportation from Saginaw can access two airports- the MBS International Airport and the Bishop International Airport.

Saginaw Higher Education

The colleges and universities situated close to Saginaw are Saginaw Valley State University, Delta College, Northwood University, Kettering University and Mott Community College.

High Points

Saginaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySaginaw Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Saginaw Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Saginaw Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Saginaw Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Saginaw, MI

Comparing Saginaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built13
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Historic Saginaw

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St. Vincent's Orphan's Home between 1900 and 1910

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St. Vincent's Orphan's Home between 1900 and 1910

Bancroft House Hotel between 1900 and 1910

Court house c1908.

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