Saco, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Saco, Maine Info Snack

Population
19,716
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
8.2%
Median Home
$273,100
Median Income
$71,755
Median Rent
$1,187

Saco SnackAbility

8.5
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

325
Total Crimes
1,614.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-31.19%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Saco
/ 100k People
Maine
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 325 1,614.3 1,264.8 2,346.0
Violent Crime 24 119.2 108.6 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 1.6 6.5
Robbery 1 5.0 12.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 16 79.5 58.4 279.7
Property Crime 301 1,495.1 1,156.2 1,958.2
Burglary 45 223.5 148.8 314.2
Larceny 230 1,142.4 943.5 1,398.0
Car Theft 26 129.1 63.8 246.0

Saco, ME Cost Of Living

109
Saco's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Saco Maine National Average
Overall 109 103 100
Services 111 109 100
Groceries 101 102 100
Health 115 115 100
Housing 120 92 100
Transportation 100 100 100
Utilities 107 110 100

Saco, ME Photos

Boston And Maine Rr Bridge Saco
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York Millsc Sacoc Me
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Rankings for Saco in Maine

Map Of Saco, ME

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Population over time in Saco

Year Population % Change
2020 19,716 1.9%
2019 19,342 1.1%
2018 19,127 0.6%
2017 19,008 0.7%
2016 18,874 0.6%
2015 18,757 0.6%
2014 18,647 0.5%
2013 18,561 0.6%
2012 18,455 0.3%
2011 18,398 -

Race / Ethnicity in Saco

White
92.3% (18,207)
African American
0.7% (140)
American Indian
0.1% (23)
Asian
1.0% (196)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.4% (871)
Hispanic
1.4% (279)
Race Saco ME USA
White 92.3% 92.6% 60.1%
African American 0.7% 1.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 4.4% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.4% 1.7% 18.2%

Gender in Saco

Female
51.0% (10,062)
Male
49.0% (9,654)
Gender Saco ME USA
Female 51.0% 51.0% 50.8%
Male 49.0% 49.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Saco for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (197)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (985)
High School / GED
25.0% (4,929)
Some College
20.0% (3,943)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,774)
Bachelor's Degree
25.0% (4,929)
Master's Degree
12.0% (2,365)
Professional Degree
2.0% (394)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (197)
Education Saco ME USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 25.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Saco, Maine

Less than $10,000
2.9% (57,911)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (77,294)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (118,423)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.4% (126,696)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (219,591)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.6% (465,894)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (293,577)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.3% (321,942)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (143,479)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (146,788)
Income Saco ME USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 9.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.6% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.3% 15.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 5.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 4.9% 8.3%

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