The Town FilesSavage, Minnesota
City in Scott County · population 32,465 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $432,300
- Household income
- $125,513
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.5
Savage is a city of 32,465 people in Scott County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $432,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 94% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Minnesota towns.
How Savage ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Savage is worth $432,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $125,513, which is more affordable than 50% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,766 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Savage | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $432,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,766 | $991 |
| Median household income | $125,513 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Savage
| People | Savage | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 90.2% |
Weather in Savage
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 7.7°F. About 30.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savage since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 14, 1981 about 6.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 85 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 190 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 5, 1999.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 63,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,133 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Savage itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Savage
8 public schools with 6,820 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIOR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,854 | 21.1 |
| Eagle Ridge Middle School | 6-8 | 644 | 15.0 |
| ASPEN ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 622 | 13.8 |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | K-5 | 596 | 14.9 |
| REDTAIL RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 560 | 16.0 |
| HARRIET BISHOP ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 550 | 13.8 |
| Glendale Elementary | K-5 | 534 | 15.7 |
| HIDDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 460 | 11.8 |
Towns near Savage
- Burnsville, MN4.2 mi · 64,317 people · home $355,200
- Prior Lake, MN4.4 mi · 27,617 people · home $450,700
- Bloomington, MN5.4 mi · 89,987 people · home $361,700
- Shakopee, MN5.5 mi · 43,698 people · home $374,800
- Eden Prairie, MN7.8 mi · 64,198 people · home $473,900
- Lakeville, MN8.0 mi · 69,490 people · home $452,500
- Spring Lake, MN8.1 mi · 3,464 people · home $629,600
- Apple Valley, MN8.1 mi · 56,374 people · home $370,400
Savage questions
Is Savage, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Savage scores better for retirees than 16% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 6%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Savage?
The median owner-occupied home in Savage is valued at $432,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $125,513, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,766 a month.
What is the weather like in Savage?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 7.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.6 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Savage get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Savage since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 14, 1981. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)