Neighborhood in Saginaw, Tarrant County

Living in Northwest Saginaw, Saginaw

C+

2nd of 3areas in Saginaw
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Saginaw overall: B-

Northwest Saginaw covers part of Saginaw, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Saginaw. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
3,340
Median rent
$2,090
Median home value
$267,000
Household income
$91,600
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Saginaw

Northwest Saginaw is an area in Saginaw with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Saginaw is C+. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Saginaw, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Saginaw

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Saginaw

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,090, 18% higher than the Saginaw median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Saginaw report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 C+

    Median rent $2,090, homes cost 2.9x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $91,600, 4.3% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 20% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Saginaw compared with Saginaw

Better than Saginaw

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%18 points lower than Saginaw (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%8 points higher than Saginaw (68%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x5% lower than Saginaw (3.1x)

Worse than Saginaw

  • Median rent: $2,09018% higher than Saginaw ($1,776)
  • Average commute: 30 min15% higher than Saginaw (26 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%4 points lower than Saginaw (25%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CBryson ElementaryElementary, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD0.6 mi
  • CWayside MiddleMiddle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD0.6 mi
  • BBoswell High SchoolHigh, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Saginaw

Median rent in Northwest Saginaw is $2,090 a month, 18% higher than the Saginaw median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $267,000, 11% lower than the Saginaw median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,934 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSaginawTexas
Median rent18% higher than Saginaw$2,090$1,776$1,403
Median home value11% lower than Saginaw$267,000$298,500$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Saginaw2.9x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Saginaw35%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Saginaw77%68%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Saginaw0%1.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Saginaw199220001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,934
Mortgage payment
$1,461
Property tax
$472
Median rent, for comparison
$2,090

Based on a $267,000 home in Northwest 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 income6% lower than Saginaw$91,600$97,276$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Saginaw4.3%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Saginaw9.3%5.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Saginaw20%25%34%
Average commute15% higher than Saginaw30 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Saginaw20%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Saginaw0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Saginaw96%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Northwest Saginaw

Under 1818%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6440%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White47%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black4.1%
Asian4.8%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Saginaw

  1. 1B+Northeast SaginawMedian rent $1,840
  2. 3CCentral SaginawMedian rent $1,780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Fairmont Park WestLa Porte
  2. B-Southwest Deer ParkDeer Park
  3. C+Mountain CreekPflugerville

Questions about Northwest Saginaw

Is Northwest Saginaw a good place to live?

Northwest Saginaw covers part of Saginaw, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Saginaw. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Saginaw?

Renters in Northwest Saginaw pay a median of $2,090 a month, 18% higher than the Saginaw median. The median home is worth $267,000, 11% lower than the Saginaw median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Saginaw.

What schools serve Northwest Saginaw?

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

This area groups 2 Census block groups 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.