Saline, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,976 Population 2,068/sq mi density
$90,662 Median Income $45,450 per capita
$310,600 Home Value $468,759 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
211 Violent Crime/100K 1,065 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,662 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$310,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Saline experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density2,068/sq mi
Coordinates42.1747°N, 83.7771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWashtenaw County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 59.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 136 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 97 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 63 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 105 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 111 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 87 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 96 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 73 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 113 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 120 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 74 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 67 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 58 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 93 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 136 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

404 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 72 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 95 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 39 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 47 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 92 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 47 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 88 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 33 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in

Saline has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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