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Savage.
About
Life in Savage
Savage is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb that's still in growth mode—the population has climbed over 50% since 2000, so you'll see new development mixed with green space. The median household income of $125,513 and median home value around $432,300 reflect a community of established families; about 40% of households have kids under 18, and nearly two-thirds are married couples. The area feels suburban and car-dependent, typical of South of the River developments.
Savage at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
10.8%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.8% foreign-born, most often from Somalia
Who lives in Savage: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Savage, the largest foreign-born group is from Somalia (12.8%), and 5.1% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
63.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Savage
In Savage, rent runs 38% above the MN average, and home values are 31% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,458
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $424,553 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Savage and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Savage is 0.8 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Savage Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Savage residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Savage, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Savage runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
621.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Savage Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Scott County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Scott County, which includes Savage, the most common type is winter storm, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $251,200 |
| 2020 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $155,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Scott County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Scott County, which includes Savage, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Scott County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Savage has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 8°F | 0.69" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.73" |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.05" |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.26" |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 1.41" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Savage
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Savage's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Burnsville
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Shakopee
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Edina
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Savage
Savage's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Savage (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,473 students · in-state tuition $53,214 · 57% graduate · median earnings $64,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Dakota County Technical College
14 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,168 students · in-state tuition $6,909 · 52% graduate · median earnings $56,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
14.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 705 students · in-state tuition $47,264 · 63% graduate · median earnings $50,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Northwestern Health Sciences University
7.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 271 students · in-state tuition $11,535 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Savage
Savage has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
18 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Savage
Savage Branch Library
13090 Alabama Av S, Savage
Cities Near Savage
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Savage FAQ
Is Savage, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Savage's median rent is $1,766/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $125,513/year. Median home value is $432,300.
Is Savage, Minnesota safe?⌄
Savage's violent crime rate was 97 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 622 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Savage, Minnesota?⌄
Savage has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Savage, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Savage is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,766/month and median household income is $125,513/year. The median home value is $432,300. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Savage, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Savage is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from