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Crime in Saco summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Saco. Key points include:
There were 245 total crimes in Saco in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Saco is 1,158.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Saco is 80.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Saco is 1,078.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Saco is -45.32% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Saco Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Saco / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 245 | 1,158.7 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 80.4 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 42.6 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 228 | 1,078.3 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 85.1 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 189 | 893.9 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 99.3 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Saco summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Saco. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Saco is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Saco is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Saco is $520,612.
The median income in Saco is $92,241.
Saco's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Saco Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Saco | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Saco, ME Weather
The average high in Saco is 57.1° and the average low is 37.2°.
There are 87.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.2 inches of precipitation each year with 58.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Saco |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 58.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Saco Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Saco
The current population in Saco is 20,819. The population has increased 13.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,819 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 20,636 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 20,446 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 20,203 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 19,716 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 19,497 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 19,342 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 19,127 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 19,008 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 18,874 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 18,757 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 18,647 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 18,561 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 18,455 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 18,398 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Saco
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Saco is:
83.5% White with 17,380 White residents.
1.9% African American with 404 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 245 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 371 Other residents.
8.1% Two Or More with 1,681 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 738 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Saco
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Saco is 49.1% female with 10,221 female residents.
Saco is 50.9% male with 10,597 male residents.
| Gender | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Saco for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Saco completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Saco completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Saco completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Saco completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Saco completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Saco completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Saco completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Saco completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Saco completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Saco, Maine
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3.9% of households in Saco earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Saco earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Saco earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Saco earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Saco earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Saco earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Saco earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Saco earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.4% of households in Saco earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.9% of households in Saco earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Saco | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.9% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
