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Savage, MN


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Savage, Minnesota

Savage, Minnesota, in Scott county, is 3 miles W of Burnsville, Minnesota (center to center) and 14 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Savage has a population of 21,115.

The People and Families of Savage

In Savage, about 74% of adults are married. Savage is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Savage is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Savage had a median family income of $79,244. Savage is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Savage finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Savage ($6,703). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Savage Housing

About 91% of housing units in Savage are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Savage pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Savage, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySavage Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySavage People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Savage College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Savage Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Savage Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Savage, MN

Comparing Savage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men66
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime66

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