Population 3,254 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Southwest Saginaw: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Southwest Saginaw
Household size in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.36 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Southwest Saginaw sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Saginaw as a whole, where it has 2.36 people. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 40.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Southwest Saginaw is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 14.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 14.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Southwest Saginaw: 27.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Southwest Saginaw
Renters in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 30.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 33.0% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 34.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 32.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Southwest Saginaw than nationally: 46.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (63.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 13.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 11.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Southwest Saginaw: 25.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1962 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1963 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1962 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1965 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Southwest Saginaw is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $689 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $751 | $731 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $809 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $901 | $1,024 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$143 | +$335 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Southwest Saginaw costs $901 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 44.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Southwest Saginaw
Bachelor's degrees in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 19.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 21.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 21.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 23.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Southwest Saginaw: 9.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 86.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 87.0% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 88.5% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 90.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Southwest Saginaw never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Southwest Saginaw
| Period | Southwest Saginaw | Saginaw | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 13.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Southwest Saginaw runs well above the national rate: 11.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Southwest Saginaw compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Saginaw | 2.60 | 37.8 | 27.8% | 46.0% | 25.9% | 1948 | $901 | 9.4% | 83.1% | 11.4% |
| Old Saginaw City | 2.61 | 35.6 | 25.6% | 51.6% | 16.0% | 1944 | $958 | 8.3% | 76.6% | 13.5% |
| Northmoor | 2.38 | 34.6 | 18.0% | 34.1% | 6.5% | 1946 | $899 | 15.6% | 87.4% | 6.1% |
| Center City | 2.19 | 44.9 | 7.5% | 40.2% | 7.6% | 1955 | $1,204 | 41.5% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Norteast Citizens Action | 2.30 | 34.2 | 10.8% | 47.9% | 6.0% | 1977 | $1,185 | 44.5% | 94.9% | 3.6% |
| Creston | 2.30 | 36.3 | 14.3% | 27.3% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,421 | 40.7% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
| Eastown | 2.60 | 30.8 | 7.3% | 34.3% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,860 | 72.7% | 96.9% | 3.8% |
| Highland Park | 2.48 | 32.1 | 14.7% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 1959 | $1,431 | 45.4% | 98.0% | 7.5% |
| Midtown-Grand Rapids | 1.90 | 29.4 | 10.9% | 60.9% | 8.5% | 1968 | $1,573 | 59.7% | 98.9% | 3.8% |
| East Hills | 1.98 | 31.0 | 6.6% | 66.2% | 7.1% | 1938 | $1,405 | 62.8% | 98.8% | 4.4% |
| South East End | 2.56 | 37.3 | 8.3% | 22.8% | 5.4% | 1948 | $1,395 | 46.9% | 90.3% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: San Tan Ranch, Gilbert, AZ · Lackawanna, Jacksonville, FL · Lake Forest, Jacksonville, FL · Lake Forest, Lake Oswego, OR · Lake View, Kirkland, WA · Las Palmas, San Antonio, TX · Lasalle College Park, Detroit, MI · Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH · Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL · Richmond Grove, Sacramento, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Southwest Saginaw. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.