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Savage, Minnesota
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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 ($6703). 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.
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High Points
Savage strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 5% |
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Low Rate of Poverty
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Top 5% |
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College Educated Adults
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Top 8% |
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Racial Diversity
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Top 12% |
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Median Family Income
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Top 12% |
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Comparative Profile of Savage, Minnesota
Comparing Savage to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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The People
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Families
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Wealth
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Commute & Sprawl
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| Short Commute Times | |
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Housing
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Crime
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| Low Violent Crime | |
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