Saginaw County Housing

People who relocate here agree that Saginaw County provides sound affordable housing in a market that gives you multiple choices. The Saginaw housing market is one of the most affordable in the nation and the cost of living in the Great Lakes Bay Region is considered amount the most reasonable in the country.

Saginaw Easily Beats the National Average

• Saginaw County offers you more for you money in housing compared to other areas in the country. According to the Zillow Home Value Index, the Current Median Home Listing Price in Saginaw County ($62,900) was well below the national median of $185,000. Simply stated, Saginaw offers you homes that are less expensive than in other states.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey, the median monthly homeowner cost was $1,161 for Saginaw County, while the U.S. was $1,560 - a saving of $399 per month.

• In its annual survey of most- and least-affordable housing markets, BusinessWeek ranked Saginaw County the 8th most affordable in the nation for 2009. Great Lakes Bay Regional partner Bay County was ranked 6th.
• To calculate the most- and least-affordable areas, BusinessWeek considered the share of homes sold in the second quarter of this year that would have been affordable to a family earning the local median income. Housing costs were calculated using new and existing sales records supplied by First American Real Estate Solutions and include principal, interest, estimated property taxes, and insurance.

Numerous Saginaw Options

• Building a Saginaw dream home is a reality. Saginaw County provides the opportunity to build a new home that fulfills your every need with new neighborhoods developing around the county.
• Saginaw is a blend of urban and rural settings that suits almost any preference. City homes and quiet country residences are available for more than reasonable costs.
• Convenience is another important factor for buyers and Saginaw County delivers with a number of large homes within a short drive to Downtown Saginaw, shopping districts and MBS International Airport. For those interested in upscale urban settings - Saginaw has those properties too.
• Saginaw County meets the needs of those interested in other housing options or new county residents looking to eventually purchase a home. There are numerous apartment and condominium communities with some of the most reasonable rental fees in the state, and there are many housing choices that range from townhouses to rental homes.