The Town FilesChesaning, Michigan
Township in Saginaw County · population 4,748 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,100
- Household income
- $62,434
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 48.9
Chesaning is a township of 4,748 people in Saginaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $152,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 78% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 75% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 74% of Michigan towns.
How Chesaning ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chesaning is worth $152,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $62,434, which is more affordable than 80% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 80.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chesaning | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $690 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,434 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chesaning
| People | Chesaning | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Chesaning
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesaning since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 1986 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 12, 2021.
Severe weather in Saginaw County since 1996
Saginaw County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Saginaw County
Saginaw County had 79,478 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,049 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Chesaning itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Chesaning
1 public school with 394 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rock Elementary School | PK-3 | 394 | 15.8 |
Towns near Chesaning
- Maple Grove, MI5.7 mi · 2,676 people · home $232,200
- St. Charles, MI6.0 mi · 3,183 people · home $136,300
- Montrose, MI11.9 mi · 6,005 people · home $186,300
- Caledonia, MI12.2 mi · 4,360 people · home $186,800
- Flushing, MI12.9 mi · 10,701 people · home $213,600
- Owosso, MI13.1 mi · 14,714 people · home $132,600
- Taymouth, MI13.3 mi · 4,065 people · home $208,000
- Corunna, MI13.4 mi · 3,046 people · home $151,000
Chesaning questions
Is Chesaning, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chesaning scores better for retirees than 59% of Michigan towns and quieter than 42%. 28.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.9).
How much does a house cost in Chesaning?
The median owner-occupied home in Chesaning is valued at $152,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,434, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Chesaning?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.9 inches of snow.
Does Chesaning get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chesaning since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 1986. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)