Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Michigan · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
13,373 Population
$55,031 Median Income
$127,300 Home Value
$787 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
334 Violent Crime / 100K
34.9 yrs Median Age
24.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.9
Education

People

Population13,373
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 70.0%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$55,031
Per Capita Income$28,966
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty Rate10.9%
County GDP$1,603M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$127,300
Median Rent$787
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Depression29.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime334/100K
Property Crime2,244/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft49.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Jan / Jul16° / 66°
Rain34 in/yr
Snow120 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute14 min
Work From Home5.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Sault Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,031
Home Value$127,300
Median Rent$787
Poverty Rate10.9%
Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
Unemployment3.4%
Violent Crime333.7 /100K
Avg Temperature42.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population13,373
Population Density906 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70% Black 1% Hispanic 23% Other 6%
White70.0%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino23.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.0%

Language

English Only95.2%
Spanish Speakers4.8%
English 95.2% Spanish 4.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.1%
Health Insurance92.0%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$55,031
Per Capita Income$28,966
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,014
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$54,458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate10.9%
Total Establishments (County)842
County GDP$1,603M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation102
Healthcare Facilities90
Retail Stores137
Manufacturing24
Total Establishments842

Industry Mix

Restaurants 102 Healthcare 90 Retail 137 Manufacturing 24

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$54,458
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,997

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time14.3 min
Work From Home5.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$127,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.1%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$787

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,997
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.14%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma13.0%
COPD8.6%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.0%
Regular Checkup77.9%
Premature Death Rate7,385 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access77.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)90
Restaurants (County)102

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime333.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape127.8 /100K
Robbery14.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault191.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,243.7 /100K
Burglary248.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,945.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft49.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

16°F Jan 66°F Jul
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Average42.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.5 in
Annual Snowfall120.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation704 ft (215 m)
Land Area14.8 sq mi (38.2 km²)
Population Density906 per sq mi
Latitude46.4762°
Longitude-84.3705°
County FIPS26033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 37%

Republican +24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.1%
High School+93.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density906 per sq mi
Land Area14.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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