Saco, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

19,716

Unemployment

2.5%

Poverty

8.2%

Median Home

$273,100

Median Income

$71,755

Median Rent

$1,187

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Saco SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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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

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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

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Saco, ME Photos

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Rankings for Saco in Maine

Ranks #1 in Richest Cities In Maine

Ranks #3 in Best Places To Live In Maine

Ranks #16 in Cheapest Places To Live 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%