There are 20 independent living communities serving Saginaw, Michigan. This includes 8 communities in Saginaw and 12 nearby. The average cost / day of independent living in Michigan is about $59, with costs ranging between $14 and $144 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,760, with costs ranging from around $412 to $4,317. The average annual cost is $21,120, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Saginaw range between $894 per month and $3,086 per month. The median cost is about $2,049 per month, or about $24,585 annually.
Saginaw is a medium sized city in the State of Michigan. It is located in Saginaw County and is included in the Saginaw-Saginaw Township North metro area. It is the 7th biggest city in Michigan. The encompassing area includes 156,515 people, but there are 135,669 living in the city limits. People who are over 55 represent about 28% of the total community.
Saginaw has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The average housing price in the city is $82,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $177,000. Saginaw has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.69%. The city's average household income is $39,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan.
Saginaw has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Saginaw has a very high rate of crime and better than average air quality ratings.