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Saginaw, TX


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Saginaw, Texas

Introduction to Saginaw, Texas

Saginaw, Texas is 8 miles W of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 9 miles N of Fort Worth, Texas. It is in Tarrant county. The city is part of the Fort Worth - Arlington metro area. The population of Saginaw is 12,374.

Saginaw History

This area was settled in prior to the Civil War. It began as a small agricultural settlement and was initially called Dido. Three railway lines were constructed through it in the 1880s. The community was named Saginaw in 1882 by Jarvis J. Green, a local landowner, who named it after his hometown. Saginaw established a post office in 1888 and was officially incorporated by the late 1950s.

Saginaw and nearby Attractions

  • William Houston Park
  • Willow Creek Park
  • Marine Creek Lake
  • Rockwood Golf Course
  • Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
  • Eagle Mountain Golf Course

Things To Do In Saginaw

The city has seven parks that provide standard amenities including picnic areas, jogging trails, and playgrounds. Some of the parks have playground equipment specially designed for the physically challenged. Recreational opportunities are also available at the local recreation and aquatic center. These include tennis courts, basketball, and volleyball courts. The city also has a community center, a senior center, and a public library.

Saginaw Transportation

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is a few minutes' drive away.

Saginaw Higher Education

Tarrant County College, Texas Christian University, and Texas Wesleyan University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Saginaw Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Saginaw Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Saginaw People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Saginaw, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime44
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