Savage, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 70% of US places
- top 5% for airport distance
- top 10% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 5% for air quality
Savage is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 32,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and broadband access. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.1 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$123k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 16% of US places
Home Value$378k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.12%better than 43% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.98%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.8 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.3better than 90% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality72.1better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime449/100kbetter than 68% of US places
Property Crime845/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population32,44196th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.533rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0769th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)74.1%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.1%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 41% of US places
Walkability8.7/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance11 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.0%better than 86% of US places
Amenities Nearby71.51better than 47% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Savage an affordable place to live?
- Savage is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Savage?
- The median home value in Savage is $378k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Savage?
- Median household income in Savage is $123k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Savage?
- Median gross rent in Savage is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Savage safe?
- Savage is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 449/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 845/100k.
- What is the weather like in Savage?
- Savage averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 33.8 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Savage?
- Public-school quality in Savage is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Savage?
- The average one-way commute in Savage is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)