Saco, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Saco, Maine Summary
Life in Saco research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Saco over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Saco:
The population in Saco is 20,203.
The median home value in Saco is $289,800.
The median income in Saco is $72,700.
The cost of living in Saco is 109 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Saco is $1,186.
The unemployment rate in Saco is 2.3%.
The poverty rate in Saco is 9.3%.
Table Of Contents
Saco SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Saco, ME Crime Report
347
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,657.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Saco / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 347 | 1,657.4 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 143.3 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.8 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 109.9 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 317 | 1,514.1 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 25 | 119.4 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 265 | 1,265.8 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 129.0 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
Saco, ME Cost Of Living
109
Saco's Overall Cost Of Living
Saco's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Saco | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
Saco, ME Photos
Rankings for Saco in Maine
Map Of Saco, ME
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Population over time in Saco
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,716 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 19,342 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 19,127 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 19,008 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 18,874 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 18,757 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 18,647 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 18,561 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 18,455 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,398 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Saco
| Race | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Saco
| Gender | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Saco for adults over 25
| Education | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Saco, Maine
| Income | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
