Savage

Savage

Savage is a suburban community in Scott County State of Minnesota.  Prior to being named in honor of Marion Willis Savage, owner and trainor of famous racehorse Dan Patch, it was known as Hamilton village.  Dan Patch got a record breaking 1minute and 55 second during the 1906 Minnesota State fair race.

United States. The population of Savage was 21,115 at the 2000 census; the Census Bureau estimated its 2006 population at 27,292.[5]

The city has a strategic location but more than its affinity with race horsing and the growing grains distribution industry as well as riverfront activities due to being a United States Navy shipbuilding port, people went and stayed in Savage because of the community’s inherent charm.  The development of Savage as a center for industrial manufacturing can be attributed to the spill over growth from nearby Burnsville.  However, the city still boasts of a possessing rural lands bordering some parts of the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve as well as the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

History

Marion Willis Savage once owned a large farm in Hamilton Village where he trained his horses.  The farm had a covered half mile track and a stable called Taj Mahal. At this farm was raised Dan Patch, the famous pacer who did not only won records but also the hearts of the villagers who in 1904 decided to name their community after its owner and trainor.

Hamilton Village was incorporated in 1892, taking the lead from the Hamilton Landing which is a port for boats owned and built by Irish and Scottish settlers headed by William Byrne.   They named the port aftr a city in Canada.  Byrne however settled in a nearby place which is now known as Burnsville.

The building of a railway line in 1865 and a post office in 1866 resulted to the Village becoming a center of trade and service. In 1894, the post office was named Glendale Post Station which was included in the Glendale Township which later on was joined with the village forming Savage in 1904.

The city was also home to a Military Intelligence School named Camp Savage.  The school, which taught American military personnel the Japanese language, was formed in 1942 to improve US military intelligence.

Lack of interstate connection and construction materials in the area led to the underdevelopment of Savage despite the housing boom which took place after the war.   However, the construction of the Bloomington Ferry bridge and the improvement of Highway 13 led to the population and economic growth of Savage

Community Profile

Savage has a population count of 21,115 as of the 2000 Census.  Majority or 90.65% of the population are Whites while the rest are Asians (5.39%), African Americans (1.59%) and other races.  Savage has a fairly young population with an average age of 31 years old.  Only 2.6% of the population are aged 65 years old and above while 35.6% are below 18 years old.

Savage residents live a comfortable life with an average income of $75,097 for every household and an average income of 79,244 per family.  With a per capita income of $26,858, only 2.3% of the population and 1.9% of families are living below the poverty level.

Recreation

All the thirteen parks spread out over 260 acres of land owned by Savage are maintained by the City Parks Development.  These parks, which are open daily from 7A.M. to 10P.M., have very stringent rules on dogs and cleanliness.  If you have availed of corporate relocation or employee relocation then you should be aware that the City does not allow hunting, archery, snowmobiles, tents and other structures and ATV or motorcycles inside the parks. Drinking of beer in the park and within 30 feet of any athletic field is also prohibited.

You and your family can join the over 3,500 residents who participates in the city’s recreational activities every year.  The events include sports programs for children and adults, camps and trips.

Housing

Anyone would jump at an offer of corporate relocation to Savage or in any city in the State of Minnesota because of the quality of life in these areas.  Buying a Minnesota home is a very logical and wise investment that anyone can make. And if you are worried about getting subprime mortgages or the possibility of foreclosures then you should arm yourself with the best information that can be easily found online.

If you are inspecting homes for sale and apartments for rent in Savage then look out for icky smell, dirty bathrooms and kitchens, busted lights, damp basements and peeling paintwork.  By doing this, you can be assured that you are choosing quality real estate that is worthy your money.

You can take advantage of real estate price drops but do not succumb to the subprime mess where you get your real estate with little or even no down payment at all but you pay for the consequences particularly inflating mortgage payments.

Make sure that when you choose a condominium, a house for sale or an apartment in Savage, you do not only do extensive research but that you also have the support of a reputable real estate agent who can offer you the best deal possible without short changing you.

With a median household income of $75,097 compared to the State average of only $47,111, Savage residents are more than capable of investing in quality real estate.  Owner-occupied houses in the city have an average value of $168,400 compared to the State average of only $122,400.  On the other hand, buyers would benefit from knowing that the average asking price for housing units in the city is $230,900 which is a lot more expensive that the State average of $2,800.

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