Southwest Homes for Rent

Hugging the west side of the Saginaw River and about 2.5 square miles in size, Southwest is one of Saginaw’s largest neighborhoods with a population of around 6,000. This urban community is home to casual local restaurants popular among all Saginaw residents. It’s also a launching point for boating down the river. While the overall CAP Index crime score is 5 out of 10, just above the national average, violent crime scores hover between 6 and 8, while property crimes range from 3 to 5. Century-old single-family homes are prominent and typically modest in price. The median household income is $27,772, below the citywide median of $37,298. “There’s poverty here, so we do a lot of ministries to help the community. There are so many other churches making a difference as well,” says Melene Wilsey, pastor of New Heart Mission Church in Southwest. “We do a food and clothing pantry. There are also a lot of people who don’t own cars, so we do a bicycle ministry where we give out free bikes.” Small bungalows and ranch-style homes built between the late 1800s and mid-1900s are common in Southwest. Some larger Tudor-style homes and Colonial Revivals can also be found. Houses are typically