Flint & the Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw, Michigan
City
Saginaw River city with historic downtown blocks
Saginaw sits on the Saginaw River, with historic downtown buildings, the Castle Museum and the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge nearby.
History & Local Character
Saginaw was a lumber boomtown in the nineteenth century and later a manufacturing center for auto parts and sugar.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing includes Victorian homes near downtown, mid-century neighborhoods and rural-edge properties.
Restaurants & Shopping
Washington Avenue and Old Town hold restaurants, cafes and a brewery.
Schools & Education
Saginaw Public Schools serves the city, with surrounding districts and charter options.
Parks & Recreation
The Saginaw Riverwalk, Ojibway Island and the Shiawassee refuge provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-675, M-46 and M-13 serve the city, with I-75 to the east.
Local Businesses
Old Town shopsDowntown restaurantsAuto suppliersRiverfront businesses
No businesses are listed in Saginaw yet. Add your business to be the first.
Nearby Attractions
- Castle Museum
- Saginaw Riverwalk
- Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
- Frankenmuth
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Very low housing costs
- Historic riverfront downtown
- Wildlife refuge and river access
Considerations
- High vacancy in some neighborhoods
- Limited grocery access in parts of the city
- Older infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saginaw in Saginaw County?
Yes. Saginaw is the Saginaw County seat, on the Saginaw River.