What are the schools like in Savage, MD?

School district data for Savage is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Savage?

The median household income in Savage, MD is $109,657 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Savage, MD?

Savage has an average high temperature of 42.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.5 inches.

Savage, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Savage, MD affordable or expensive?

Savage's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Savage is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $397,800 and the median rent is $2,003 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Savage, MD?

Crime rate data for Savage is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Savage, MD a Good Place to Live?

Savage is a small town of 7,528 in Maryland, with a median household income of $109,657 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Savage stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Savage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Savage city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Savage's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Savage costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Savage, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$397,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,003	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,657	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Savage is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Savage, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	51.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Savage sees average highs of 42.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Savage, MD
Average High — January	42.7°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.5"

Demographics

Metric	Savage, MD	National Avg
Population	7,528	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	7.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Laurel, MD 2 mi Jessup, MD 2 mi Maryland City, MD 3 mi Scaggsville, MD 3 mi Laurel, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Savage

Savage, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20763

Savage vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savage, MD affordable or expensive?

Savage's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Savage roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $397,800 and median rent is $2,003/month.

What is the crime rate in Savage, MD?

Crime data for Savage is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Savage?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Savage, MD a good place to live?

Savage, MD has a population of 7,528, a median household income of $109,657, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Savage?

Savage averages 42.7°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 28.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Savage?

Savage, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20763.

What is the population of Savage?

The population of Savage, Maryland is 7,528 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Savage?

Key numbers for living in Savage: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $397,800, median household income $109,657. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Savage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.