Saco is a city in Maine with about 20,636 residents. Saco was founded in 1630 and sits in York County. The median age is 43.7 and the median household income is $84,328. Homes carry a median value of $370,300, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.4%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Saco has a population of about 20,636, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Saco?
The median home value in Saco is $370,300, and the median gross rent is $1,268/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Saco safe? What is the crime rate?
Saco Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Saco face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates York County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, coastal flooding, drought.
How many schools are in Saco?
Saco has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Saco?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Saco. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.