Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
At a Glance
How Sault Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sault Ste. Marie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sault Ste. Marie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sault Ste. Marie residents earn a median household income of $55,031 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,966. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 842 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie is $127,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,670. Median rent is $787/month, with 29.3% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Sault Ste. Marie reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,104/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sault Ste. Marie has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.