Moving to Savage: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Savage means moving to a genuinely river-port-anchored, historically distinct Scott County suburb on the Minnesota River -- with crime running well below the national average and a real, slowing growth trend worth weighing directly.
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Learn moreA real, genuinely unmatched river-port identity
The "Ports of Savage" grain terminals (CHS, Ceres Global, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.) sit at the farthest-upstream point reachable by barge on the entire Mississippi River system, shipping a real, documented estimated 6% of the nation's grain.
A genuinely slowing growth rate
Savage's population grew approximately 0.24% annually this pass -- down substantially from a real 2.07% annual rate in 2010-2014 -- suggesting a largely built-out rather than still-expanding suburb.
A real, disclosed divergence in housing trend direction
Zillow's average home value ran $416,016 (up 1.5% YoY), while Homes.com's separately tracked median sale price ran $425,000 but down 2% year-over-year -- two current sources genuinely disagreeing on direction.
Crime well below the national average
Savage's overall crime rate ran genuinely below the national comparison figure across every source reviewed this pass, with a separate index showing a further 28% improvement from 2023 to 2024.
Key takeaways
- The Ports of Savage grain terminals give Savage a genuinely unmatched river-port industrial identity.
- Population growth has slowed to approximately 0.24% annually, down from 2.07% in 2010-2014.
- Housing sources genuinely disagree this pass on whether prices are currently rising or falling.
- Crime runs well below the national average and improved further from 2023 to 2024.
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