Saginaw County

MI · Pop. 44,990 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Saginaw County is a suburban county in MI with a population of approximately 44,990.

$/Acre: $2,047

Property Tax: 1.54%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 40.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.54%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$49,809

Poverty Rate8.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,047

Median Home Price$203K

Acres for Sale4483

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,596 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)156 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K569

Property Crime /100K781

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate