Housing by town in Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County, Michigan has 41 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $947 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $780 in 2015–2019 (+21.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Frankenmuth Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,500) and St. Charles Township the lowest ($460).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $947 (±$19)
- Households that rent
- 25.9%
- Median household income
- $60,622
- Places
- 41
Cities, towns and townships in Saginaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albee Township | $648 | 5.3% | $61,193 | $160,200 | $2,520 |
| Birch Run Township | $999 | 16.6% | $82,375 | $216,700 | $2,499 |
| Blumfield Township | $950 | 5.6% | $86,979 | $227,500 | $2,848 |
| Brady Township (Saginaw County) | $1,079 | 13.3% | $67,315 | $161,700 | $2,083 |
| Brant Township | $608 | 4.5% | $75,069 | $179,500 | $2,282 |
| Bridgeport Charter Township | $711 | 17.5% | $52,462 | $109,900 | $1,763 |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | $910 | 23.9% | $44,397 | $67,900 | $1,497 |
| Carrollton Township | $1,096 | 31.2% | $50,399 | $82,300 | $1,744 |
| Chapin Township | $856 | 8.3% | $60,952 | $114,200 | $1,664 |
| Chesaning Township | $690 | 19.7% | $62,434 | $152,100 | $2,234 |
| Frankenmuth | $851 | 29.1% | $85,433 | $300,500 | $3,652 |
| Frankenmuth Township | $1,500 | 9.0% | $102,188 | $317,200 | $3,905 |
| Fremont Township (Saginaw County) | $1,216 | 7.9% | $107,813 | $239,100 | $3,015 |
| James Township | $910 | 6.8% | $70,000 | $165,100 | $2,347 |
| Jonesfield Township | $729 | 12.0% | $60,441 | $143,500 | $2,532 |
| Kochville Township | $683 | 40.8% | $42,333 | $156,800 | $2,525 |
| Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) | $950 | 7.1% | $71,944 | $195,300 | $2,706 |
| Maple Grove Township (Saginaw County) | $909 | 8.7% | $77,917 | $232,200 | $3,137 |
| Marion Township (Saginaw County) | $1,054 | 9.7% | $55,000 | $125,800 | $2,155 |
| Richland Township (Saginaw County) | $1,029 | 6.0% | $84,000 | $215,300 | $3,137 |
| Saginaw | $922 | 40.0% | $38,579 | $60,000 | $1,358 |
| Saginaw Charter Township | $1,002 | 34.1% | $67,603 | $182,000 | $2,719 |
| Spaulding Township | $692 | 4.6% | $61,518 | $117,600 | $1,820 |
| St. Charles Township | $460 | 20.8% | $62,939 | $136,300 | $2,204 |
| Swan Creek Township | — | 5.0% | $72,895 | $190,800 | $2,710 |
| Taymouth Township | $836 | 7.2% | $81,667 | $208,000 | $2,287 |
| Thomas Township | $934 | 13.0% | $79,710 | $191,900 | $2,902 |
| Tittabawassee Township | $1,219 | 13.7% | $107,146 | $276,000 | $3,577 |
| Zilwaukee | $1,195 | 18.3% | $57,756 | $95,300 | $2,321 |
| Zilwaukee Township | — | 0.0% | — | $237,500 | $2,500 |
Villages and places inside a township in Saginaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Run | $999 | 48.7% | $70,521 | $191,000 | $2,795 |
| Chesaning | $679 | 30.7% | $59,777 | $136,700 | $2,433 |
| Merrill | $719 | 21.5% | $47,500 | $93,200 | $2,351 |
| Oakley | $907 | 27.9% | $53,750 | $84,000 | $1,727 |
| St. Charles | $460 | 30.8% | $50,000 | $118,500 | $2,184 |
Unincorporated communities in Saginaw County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $710 | 25.5% | $51,071 | $98,800 | $1,596 |
| Buena Vista | $906 | 27.7% | $41,999 | $62,000 | $1,355 |
| Burt | — | 15.9% | $90,156 | $203,400 | $2,036 |
| Freeland | $1,245 | 15.9% | $110,547 | $265,900 | $3,495 |
| Hemlock | $1,011 | 12.7% | $102,188 | $221,800 | $3,083 |
| Shields | $941 | 19.4% | $82,125 | $174,500 | $2,768 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
How the places in Saginaw County rank across Michigan
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Crime reported to police in Saginaw County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,429 | 762 | 2,725 | 1,452 | 187,648 | 14 of 16 |
| 2024 | 1,369 | 726 | 2,458 | 1,303 | 188,685 | 14 of 16 |
| 2025 | 1,321 | 755 | 2,446 | 1,397 | 175,072 | 13 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saginaw County recorded 1,321 violent and 2,446 property crimes, 755 and 1,397 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Saginaw County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Police Department | 42,727 | 968 | 851 |
| Saginaw Township Police Department | 40,841 | 77 | 630 |
| Saginaw County Sheriff's Office | 40,537 | 73 | 413 |
| Thomas Township Police Department | 11,922 | 20 | 102 |
| Tittabawassee Township Police Department | 11,015 | — | — |
| Bridgeport Township Police Department | 9,828 | 54 | 111 |
| Buena Vista Township Police Department | 7,444 | 75 | 128 |
| Carrollton Township Police Department | 5,565 | 21 | 43 |
| Frankenmuth Police Department | 5,224 | 7 | 44 |
| Richland Township Police Department, Saginaw County | 3,878 | 11 | 18 |
| Chesaning Police Department | 2,387 | 2 | 17 |
| St. Charles Police Department | 1,932 | 7 | 15 |
| Birch Run Police Department | 1,531 | 4 | 68 |
| Zilwaukee Police Department | 1,484 | — | — |
| Reese Police Department | 1,256 | 2 | 6 |
ZIP codes in Saginaw County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48601 | 31,601 | $856 | $62,800 | $38,900 | 32.8% |
| 48603 | 27,757 | $1,050 | $186,800 | $66,352 | 33.1% |
| 48602 | 27,127 | $933 | $73,600 | $46,984 | 35.8% |
| 48623 | 15,129 | $1,229 | $257,700 | $101,250 | 10.2% |
| 48638 | 12,875 | $949 | $172,600 | $69,459 | 37.9% |
| 48609 | 11,966 | $929 | $170,800 | $78,218 | 13.7% |
| 48604 | 11,011 | $1,114 | $101,200 | $53,042 | 28.5% |
| 48415 | 8,918 | $992 | $210,200 | $79,067 | 11.7% |
| 48734 | 7,746 | $880 | $305,100 | $91,032 | 23.1% |
| 48616 | 7,577 | $730 | $163,100 | $66,819 | 15.3% |
| 48626 | 5,766 | $1,103 | $224,100 | $84,360 | 6.8% |
| 48655 | 5,760 | $581 | $175,700 | $66,115 | 14.3% |
| 48722 | 3,127 | $1,158 | $139,700 | $66,473 | 3.6% |
| 48637 | 3,024 | $740 | $158,600 | $65,865 | 8.7% |
| 48417 | 2,222 | $635 | $166,400 | $72,422 | 9.2% |
| 48649 | 1,699 | $799 | $164,200 | $72,609 | 11.1% |
| 48607 | 1,614 | $989 | $73,800 | $37,973 | 56.3% |
| 48724 | 1,229 | — | $66,100 | $34,512 | 69.7% |
| 48614 | 943 | $1,039 | $152,500 | $63,393 | 7.9% |
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Questions about Saginaw County
What is the crime rate in Saginaw County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saginaw County recorded 755 violent and 1,397 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,321 violent and 2,446 property crimes in all).
Which place in Saginaw County has the highest rent?
Frankenmuth Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,500 (±$392) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Saginaw County has the lowest rent?
St. Charles Township has the lowest median gross rent, $460 (±$188) a month.
What is the median rent in Saginaw County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Saginaw County is $947 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Saginaw, MI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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