A town of 2,484, settled in 1842. A regional job hub with 2,143 jobs.
The 3 things Chesaning does most differently from other towns.
2009 · Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conse…Where Chesaning’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Chesaning. Another town gets a different order.
The median sale price was $145,000 in May 2026.
About one in 4 of Chesaning’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Chesaning (27%), Saginaw (8%) and Owosso (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Chesaning beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Chesaning | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.9% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Chesaning has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Chesaning's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Showboat Park | 0.9 mi | 61 |
| 2. Chesaning Parks Birding and Nature Trail | 0.2 mi | 48 |
| 3. Cole Park | — | 4 |
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Village in Michigan, United States
Chesaning ( CHESS-ə-ning) is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,430 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Chesaning Township.
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