Camp Savage 1946, 1946
Savage’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 179 in 1900, 32,465 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1946 and 7 maps from 1896 on.
- 1852Savage is settled
SavageMN
A town of 32,970, settled in 1852.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Tpdwkouaa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
32,970
2025 Census estimate · +1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$425K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$126K
median
Median age
37.5
years
Jobs based here
8,689
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#133 of 271 in MN
Is Savage a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Savage grades A− overall, ranked 133rd of 271 in Minnesota. It has 13 miles of trail. It is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $126K. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $425K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Minneapolis metro’s $100K median household income. 18% of the land in Savage is conserved, above both Minnesota’s towns (4.6%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Only 40 of Minnesota’s 574 towns score lower on history. The biggest place to walk is Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 794 acres with 1.1 miles of trail.
What makes Savage stand out
Where Savage beats most towns.
A growing town
Savage has grown 22% since 2010
26,911 counted in 2010 and 32,465 in 2020; an estimated 32,970 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Savage grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Savage is from typical.
HealthM Health Fairview Ridges Hospital 4.4 miles awayAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SafetyB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.1 of 20; 1.3% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAOpen →History5 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$425K typical home, up 1.2% in a year; 21 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.5; 54% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 69 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Savage. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
5 mi Theme parkValleyfair
16 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
17 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
9 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
18 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Savage: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Savage, and how to reach them.
PowerMinnesota Valley Electric Coop14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSavage water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Savage’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBurnsville-Eagan-Savage School DistrictPrior Lake-Savage Area Schools2 districts serve Savage; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereScott County ElectionsScott County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes55378, 5537255378 98% · 55372 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Savage.
Savage reports less crime than Prior Lake or any other graded neighbor, has less tooth loss than most of Minnesota and has colder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
OutdoorsA
17.7% of Savage is conserved land
At 0.8 miles per square mile, Savage’s trail density is above both the Minnesota town median (0.5) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
#73for trails in MN
17.7%
conserved · 1,845 of 10,439 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve | 6.3 mi | 676 |
| 2. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge | 1.1 mi | 794 |
| 3. Community Park | 1 mi | 76 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Public schools in Savage beat 64% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. Three of its 9 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
64%of MN districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 641 | A− |
| Prior Lake High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,856 | A− |
| Glendale ElementaryTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 522 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
HealthA
Savage stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a smaller share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
Its widest gap with Minnesota is tooth loss: 5.3% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 8.9% statewide.
22% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Savage.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Savage | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 12% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
13 better19 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Savage | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.3% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 3.8% | 5.4% |
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
4.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
86th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Savage has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 5,926 in 2013 to 8,689.
Most working residents leave Savage for work: only 6% work in town. 22% of Savage workers work from home. Since 2013, Savage has added 2,763 jobs, to 8,689 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Savage | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 22% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $126,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.2% | 9.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Savage6%
Minneapolis12%
Bloomington8%
Burnsville8%
Eden Prairie7%
11 mi
median commute distance
8,689
jobs based in Savage
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyB+
Savage reports less crime per resident than 72% of U.S. towns
Its B+ tops all 4 graded towns on its borders; Prior Lake (B) comes closest.
The property crime rate in Savage is 6.2 per 1,000 residents.
72%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Savage | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.2 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Savage1
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Savage6.2
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
72nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
68th
percentile among MN towns
32
violent crimes reported in 2025
204
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade C−
For cost of living, Savage earns a C−
Savage’s median rent is $1,766 a month.
$425KZillow home value
| Savage | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,766 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 86% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Savage$425K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
21
days on market
100.2%
sale-to-list price
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
41
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Savage
January nights average 6.8°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 96% of Minnesota places with climate records; July afternoons average 82.8°.
Savage has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. About 51 inches of snow falls in a winter.
51″snow a winter
| Savage | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 7°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–27°
Spring36–56°
Summer61–81°
Fall39–58°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Savage
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1987, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Savage.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1987
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Savage
20pages on Savage
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 64% of MN districts · 9 schoolsSafetyB+1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than MN on 13 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$425K typical home · up 1.2% in a yearWork & commuteA−$126K median household income · 8,689 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Savage
Bethany Global UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bloomington2.5 mi$11,000 tuitionNormandale Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bloomington5.1 mi$6,329 in-state tuitionNorthwestern Health Sciences UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bloomington6.9 mi$12,015 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Savage residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
Get outside
13 miles of trails in Savage
17.7% of the town is conserved land, across 22 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Famous people from Savage
5 notable people were born in Savage.
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About Savage
City in Minnesota, United States
Savage ( SAV-ij) is a suburban city 15 miles (24 km) south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city is on the south bank of the Minnesota River in a region commonly called South of the River, comprising the southern portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population of Savage was 32,465 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 13 and County Road 42 are two of the main routes in Savage. Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 169 are in close proximity to the city. The landing point for Irish and Scottish immigrants in 1800, Savage has grown into a developing bedroom community, absorbing popula…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1852
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 55378
- Area code
- 952
Savage’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Savage.
Credit RiverBloomingtonBurnsvillePrior LakeShakopeeSavage
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage | #133 | A− | C− | B+ | B | A |
| Credit River | — | — | C+ | — | A | — |
| Bloomington | #225 | B− | C | D | C+ | A |
| Burnsville | #234 | C+ | C | C | C | B+ |
| Prior Lake | #74 | A | C | B | A | A |
| Shakopee | #150 | B+ | C+ | B− | B+ | A− |
Credit River reports no FBI crime data of its own. Credit River isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Savage with a neighbor →
Questions about Savage
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Savage, MN a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Savage grades A− overall, better than 78% of U.S. towns and #133 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A for health, B+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Savage, MN expensive?
Yes. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Savage, MN known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Jack Ahcan and A. J. Thelen.