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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,373
Population
906/sq mi density
$55,031
Median Income
$28,966 per capita
$127,300
Home Value
$214,670 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
245
Violent Crime/100K
1,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,031 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$127,300
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$787/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,499
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$127,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$214,670
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.1%
Owner-Occupied
41.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$787/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $127,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,670 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $787 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,499 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |