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Sault Ste. Marie, MI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ryan Cox

Relocating to Sault Ste. Marie, MI -pros and cons?

Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

7 replies 15 upvotes moving
Brandon R.

Life in Sault Ste. Marie as a young professional

So, Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Hailey Taylor

Life in Sault Ste. Marie as a young professional

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $787 for rent here. Median household income is $55,031, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Sault Ste. Marie sits at 244.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bu...

11 replies 15 upvotes living
Matthew Rogers

Quick question about Sault Ste. Marie

Hey, Just moved here 15 months ago and The median home value here is around $127,300, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $55,031, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned?

14 replies 8 upvotes qa
Joseph King

Anyone regret moving to Sault Ste. Marie?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 1 months ago and Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Rent is about $787/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Any help is appreciated...

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
Joseph King

Is Sault Ste. Marie good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2006. Rent is about $787/month for a decent place. With a population of 13,373, Sault Ste. Marie is a small town. Average temperature is around 42--F, so bundle up in winter. Crime rate is something to consider -Sault Ste. Marie sits at 244.8 per 100...

15 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Brandon R.

Commute times in Sault Ste. Marie -how bad?

So, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $127,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good....

3 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Paisley

Worst things about Sault Ste. Marie nobody talks about

Hey, I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $127,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 13,373 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Sault Ste. Marie? It's a very c...

1 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Grace Ward

Sault Ste. Marie vs Memphis -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $55,031 in Sault Ste. Marie. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts?

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