Town of Sawmills

Town of Sawmills Main Photo

Known as the “Biggest Little Town in the Foothills,” Sawmills focuses on community spirit and a family-friendly atmosphere. In Sawmills, businesses thrive, and family comes first: several events are scheduled in Baird Drive Park throughout the year to help small businesses grow, and families spend time together. 

The town has Caldwell County’s second-largest population and is among the largest in land area. This close-knit community is home to the county’s largest public school, South Caldwell High School, and many lakeside residential lots.

Population

Total Population

4,852

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

33.500

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing & Income

Households

2,074

Total Housing Units

2,227


Owner Occupied

1,345

Renter Occupied

729

Vacant

153

Median Home Value

$232,613


Average Home Value

$235,270

Income Projection

Median Household

$74,310 $87,245


Average Household

$85,108 $93,496


Per Capita

$36,380 $40,641

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

83

Total Employed

620

Workers 16+

2,244

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

198

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

99

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

65

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

57

2025 Real Estate / Rent / Leasing

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

41

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

35

Some
High School

302

Graduated
High School

1,067

Associates
Degree

405

Bachelor's
Degree

390

Graduate
Degree

139

Average Commute Time

22 min.



Resident Commuters

1,167

Non-Resident Commuters

1,056

Drive Alone

1,884

Carpooled

246

Public

0

Work At Home

26

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18