Neighborhood in Saginaw, Tarrant County

Living in Northeast Saginaw, Saginaw

B+

1st of 3areas in Saginaw
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Saginaw overall: B-

Northeast Saginaw covers part of Saginaw, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Saginaw. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,280
Median rent
$1,840
Median home value
$272,000
Household income
$148,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Saginaw

Northeast Saginaw is an area in Saginaw with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Saginaw is B+. That puts it 1st of 3 areas we grade in Saginaw, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Saginaw

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $148,800, 53% higher than the Saginaw median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Saginaw

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Saginaw report card

Each grade compares Northeast Saginaw with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,840, homes cost 1.8x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $148,800, 2.5% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 289 violent crimes per 100k, 1,050 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 9.4% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Saginaw compared with Saginaw

Better than Saginaw

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%53 points lower than Saginaw (53%)
  • Median household income: $148,80053% higher than Saginaw ($97,276)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%19 points higher than Saginaw (68%)

Worse than Saginaw

  • Vacant homes: 7.8%6 points higher than Saginaw (1.9%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%2 points higher than Saginaw (16%)
  • Median rent: $1,8404% higher than Saginaw ($1,776)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DHigh Country ElementaryElementary, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD0.4 mi
  • CHighland MiddleMiddle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD0.3 mi
  • BSaginaw High SchoolHigh, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Saginaw

Median rent in Northeast Saginaw is $1,840 a month, about the same as the Saginaw median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $272,000, 9% lower than the Saginaw median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,886 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSaginawTexas
Median rent4% higher than Saginaw$1,840$1,776$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Saginaw$272,000$298,500$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Saginaw1.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Saginaw0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Saginaw87%68%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Saginaw7.8%1.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Saginaw199820001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,886
Mortgage payment
$1,489
Property tax
$398
Median rent, for comparison
$1,840

Based on a $272,000 home in Northeast Saginaw, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSaginawTexas
Median household income53% higher than Saginaw$148,800$97,276$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Saginaw2.5%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Saginaw1.1%5.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Saginaw26%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Saginaw26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Saginaw9.4%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Saginaw0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Saginaw100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Saginaw

Under 1829%
18 to 347.3%
35 to 6460%
65 and over4.3%
Race and ethnicity
White48%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black8.6%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Saginaw

  1. 2C+Northwest SaginawMedian rent $2,090
  2. 3CCentral SaginawMedian rent $1,780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Copper LakesHouston
  2. B+Olympic VillageHouston
  3. A-SilverbrookSan Antonio

Questions about Northeast Saginaw

Is Northeast Saginaw a good place to live?

Northeast Saginaw covers part of Saginaw, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Saginaw. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Saginaw?

Renters in Northeast Saginaw pay a median of $1,840 a month, 4% higher than the Saginaw median. The median home is worth $272,000, 9% lower than the Saginaw median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Saginaw.

What schools serve Northeast Saginaw?

The closest rated public schools are High Country Elementary (elementary, rated D), Highland Middle (middle, rated C) and Saginaw High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Saginaw that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.