At a Glance
Median Income
$90,662
$45,450 per capita
Home Value
$310,600
Zillow: $468,759
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
10.0% smoking rate
How Saline Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saline a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saline residents earn a median household income of $90,662 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,450. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,619 business establishments, including 839 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saline is $310,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,759. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Saline reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,065/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Saline hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saline has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,976
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,068/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,662
Per Capita$45,450
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$34,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$468,759
Housing Units3,954
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property1,065/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation817 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Saline was built in 1978.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 839 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.