Saginaw, MI
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Key Performance Metrics
Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Saginaw short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
85 / 187
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
30%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$36,284
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
54%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$122,550
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$70,096
Top-Earners Revenue
Saginaw
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Generally Investor friendly
Saginaw Regulations
Saginaw clearly allows both principal and non-principal STRs citywide within designated zoning districts with straightforward licensing and annual inspections; occupancy caps (10 guests), parking, recordkeeping, and advertising rules add cost and operational complexity, but are manageable, and there is no evidence of restrictive caps on total STRs.
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About Saginaw
Saginaw () is a city in and the seat of Saginaw County, Michigan, United States. The city proper had a population of 44,202 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Saginaw is adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and considered part of Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. The Saginaw metropolitan area had a population of 190,124 in 2020. The city is also the largest municipality in the Greater Tri-Cities, with a combined population of 377,474 in the combined statistical area in 2020. Established as a fort following the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw, Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century. It was an important industrial city and manufacturing center throughout much of the 20th century due to its automobile and automotive parts production led by General Motors. As part of the Rust Belt, its industry and strong manufacturing presence declined, leading to increased unemployment, crime, and a population decline. Modern economic development is focused on comparative advantages in innovation, clean energy, and continued manufacturing exports. However, the city continues to have a higher proportion of manufacturing jobs than the U.S. average.