Saco, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
20,446
Population
$81,326
Median Income
$345,200
Home Value
43.2
Median Age

Demographics

Saco has a population of 20,446 with a median age of 43.2. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
90.9%
Other
4.1%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population20,446
Median Age43.2
White90.9%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian1.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Other / Two or More Races4.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Saco is $81,326, which is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $45,129. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

$81,326
Median Household Income
$45,129
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Saco is 1.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Saco, 95.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.2% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.4%
Bachelor's+
41.0%
Graduate+
16.2%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher41.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.2%

Housing

The median home value in Saco is $345,200, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,288. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.

$345,200
Median Home Value
$1,288/mo
Median Rent
68.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$345,200
Median Monthly Rent$1,288
Homeownership Rate68.5%
Vacancy Rate8.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Saco, Maine?
The population of Saco, Maine is 20,446 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Saco, Maine?
The median household income in Saco, Maine is $81,326. This is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Saco, Maine?
The median home value in Saco, Maine is $345,200. The median monthly rent is $1,288.
What percentage of people in Saco have a college degree?
In Saco, Maine, 41.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Saco, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Saco, Maine is 4.2x (median home value $345,200 vs. median income $81,326), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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