Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 72,051. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
72,051 Population 841/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $47,320 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $890/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $890
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

How Sault Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population72,051
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$47,320
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty11.7%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$890
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units32,530
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Sault Ste. Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sault Ste. Marie receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sault Ste. Marie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sault Ste. Marie is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow.

Sault Ste. Marie has a population of 72,051 with a density of 841 people per square mile, spread across 85.7 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87% of residents.

Population

72,051
Total Population
2021 Census
841
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
85.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish 2.9%
78% below US avg
Other Languages 10.1%

Social Characteristics

Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sault Ste. Marie is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $910, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 103 business establishments, including 29 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,320
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare15
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 68.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 32,530 total housing units in the city. 16.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$890
23% below US avg
Rent Burden16.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.3%
Owner-Occupied68.3%
Renter-Occupied31.7%
Housing Units32,530

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Sault Ste. Marie receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 72.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area85.7 sq mi (222.0 km²)
Population Density841/sq mi
Coordinates46.5168°N, 84.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 72.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 DUCK LAKE 21,484 83 km
2007 SLEEPER LAKE 17,623 91 km
1998 CAMP FAUNCE 1,922 45 km
1999 MACKINAC3 741 83 km
2019 RIFLE RANGE 729 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.3 in

Sault Ste. Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 15°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 15 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.9% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density841/sq mi
Total Area85.7 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities15
Restaurants29
Retail Stores8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit2.9%
Work from Home20.0%

Colleges & Universities in Sault Ste. Marie

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Algoma University - - - - -
Sault College - - - - -

Schools in Sault Ste. Marie

32 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francis H Clergue Public School - - - -
Greenwood Public School - - - -
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - - - -
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School - - - -
Holy Family Catholic School - - - -
Isabel Fletcher Public School - - - -
H M Robbins Public School - - - -
St. Francis French Immersion Catholic School - - - -
R M Moore Public School - - - -
St. Basil Catholic School - - - -
Holy Angels Learning Centre - - - -
École Notre-Dame-du-Sault - - - -
Northern Heights Public School - - - -
Kiwedin Public School - - - -
River View Public School - - - -
Ben R. McMullin Public School - - - -
Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School - - - -
Boreal French Immersion Public School - - - -
St. Paul Catholic School - - - -
Tarentorus Public School - - - -
Grand View Public School - - - -
Batchewana Learning Centre - - - -
White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School - - - -
Pinewood Public School - - - -
Parkland Public School - - - -
St. Mary's French Immersion Catholic School - - - -
East View Public School - - - -
Holy Cross Catholic School - - - -
Queen Elizabeth Public School - - - -
École publique Écho-des-Rapides - - - -
Anna McCrea Public School - - - -
St. Mary's College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sault Ste. Marie

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Castle Blakk Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Rock 101.3 WSUE "The Sault's Rock Station" (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Rock 101 (US) rock AAC
Audiofumes Radio - MP3 320 kbps
WVBI-LP 100.1 Beaver Island, MI (US) beaver island, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHAS-FM "KISS 100.5" Sault Ste. Marie, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CJQM-FM "Country 104.3" Sault Ste. Marie, ON country, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Sault Ste. Marie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9066351742$804,171
LE SAULT DE SAINT MARIE HISTORICAL SITESHISTORIC PRESERVATION9066323658$487,111
CHIPPEWA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION115 ASHMUN ST9066357082$173,559
RIVER OF HISTORY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM531 ASHMUN STREET9066321999$104,484
SOO LOCKS VISITOR CENTER ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM312 W PORTAGE AVENUE9062539290$6,893
ARTS CENTER GALLERYART MUSEUM
KINROSS HERATAGE SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9064955440
Administration Buiding / Visitor Centre
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Heritage Discovery Centre
Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Libraries in Sault Ste. Marie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SUPERIOR DISTRICT LIBRARY541 LIBRARY DRIVE0.0189,046
Algoma District Law Association Library0.0
Arthur Wishart Library / West Wing0.0
James L. McIntyre Centennial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sault Ste. Marie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Algoma Farmer's Market
Farmers' Market of Sault Sainte Marie Michigan511 Ashmun 05/18/2016 to 10/26/2016Wed: 4:00 PM-6:30 PM;
Mill Market Farmers Market

Hotels in Sault Ste. Marie

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Algonquin Hotel
Comfort Inn
Days Inn & Suites Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn
Microtel Inn & Suites
Motel 6
Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front
Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre
Sleep Inn
The Water Tower Inn

Cafes in Sault Ste. Marie

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Express
Country Style
Ida's Tea Room
Mane Street Cafe & Lounge
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Gelato Mill
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Sault Ste. Marie

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste Marie

Theatres in Sault Ste. Marie

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sault Community Theatre Centre

Monuments in Sault Ste. Marie

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rotary Welcome Arch

Zoos in Sault Ste. Marie

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Entomica

Dentists in Sault Ste. Marie

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #518352193
CA #7619002372
CA #7620043396
CA #7635998151
Family Dentist On The Bay

Veterinaries in Sault Ste. Marie

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ableson Veterinary Services
Animal Health Clinic
CA #815789839
CA #815908195

Bus Stations in Sault Ste. Marie

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dennis Street Terminal

Gas Stations in Sault Ste. Marie

23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Airways General Store
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
Circle K
Circle K
Circle K
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Flying J
Jiffy Car Wash
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Propane Plus Service Center
Rankin Gen7 Fuel
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Wardlaw

Banks in Sault Ste. Marie

16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BDC
BMO
BMO
CIBC
CIBC
CIBC
HSBC
Northern Credit Union
Northern Credit Union
RBC
RBC
RBC
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
TD Canada Trust
Your Neighbourhood Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Sault Ste. Marie

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambrian Mall
Station Mall

Gyms in Sault Ste. Marie

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fit4Less
George Leach Centre
GoodLife Fitness
John Rhodes Community Centre

Golf Courses in Sault Ste. Marie

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crimson Ridge
Root River Golf Club
Sault Country Club

Breweries in Sault Ste. Marie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Soo Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink223 W Portage9066324400

Stadiums & Teams in Sault Ste. Marie

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sault Ste. Marie

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stokely Creek Lodge 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Sault Ste. Marie

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2474 WEST TEN MILE ROAD (94894)GTOWER107
2474 WEST TEN MILE ROAD (94894)GTOWER107
9748 S. Mackinac Trail (Dafter)TOWER88
(Sault St Marie Repl) 10th StreetLTOWER70

Amtrak Stations in Sault Ste. Marie

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Kinross Charter Twp, MI6737 M-80BUS
Sault Sainte Marie, MI4001 I-75 Business SpurBUS

Airports Near Sault Ste. Marie

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chippewa County International AirportCIUMedium Airport
Sault Ste Marie AirportYAMMedium Airport
Albert J Lindberg Airport-Small Airport
Bar River AirportYEBSmall Airport
Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drummond Island AirportDRESmall Airport
Lapoint Seaplane Base-Small Airport
Mackinac County Airport-Small Airport
Mackinac Island AirportMCDSmall Airport
Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sault Ste. Marie

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Sault Ste. Marie

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Great Lakes Recovery Centers Inc - New Hope House for MenSubstance Abuse906-228-9699

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sault Ste. Marie

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
City Bible Church
Emmanuel United Church
Emmaus Anglican Church
First Baptist Church
Holy Trinity Church
Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Precious Blood Cathedral
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church
St. Jerome Catholic Church
St. Thomas Anglican Church
United Baptist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Willowgrove United Church

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UFO Sightings
32
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Historic Markers
7
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
1
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings Near Sault Ste. Marie

32 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Sault Ste. Marie.

Name Year Description
Sault ste marie (canada), ON 2013 2 orange lights going east to south.
Sault ste marie (canada), ON 2013 Two sets of three glowing red lights were moving together across the night sky.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2013 Stationary&#44 multicolored&#44 circular moving lights&#44 met by another object which raised to meet it and then it too displayed the lights.
Sault ste. marie, MI 2013 I looked up at the stars and noticed one was moving it continued moving away changing direction slightly before disappearing. It reappe
Sault st marie (canada), ON 2012 Glowing orb with visual view of bottom of craft
Sault ste marie (canada), ON 2012 Orange lights pass the moon
Sault ste. marie, MI 2011 Color changing orb of light moving in multiple directions&#44 slightly changing shape&#44 dimming and brightening.
Batchewana bay (canada), ON 2010 Unknown object seen in sky. ((NUFORC Note: Venus?? PD))
Sault ste. marie, MI 2009 It hovered slowly over the car Sault Saint.
Pancake bay (canada), ON 2008 orange plasma ball orb materialization dematerialization
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2007 comet ((NUFORC Note: Missile venting fuel in space. PD))
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2006 White and blue thing
Sault ste. marie, MI 2006 Long cylinder shape with chrome mirrored dome top viewed coming apart and reatatching itself over Sault Ste. Marie&#44 MI
Sault ste. marie, MI 2006 will be happy to fax police report
Sault ste. marie, MI 2006 UFO with rectangular 2 section construction seen in daylight by several people
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2005 I witnessed a low-flying&#44 flat and round&#44 blue-lighted object travelling at a great speed.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2005 pure silver&#44 pure spherical&#44 moving over the algoma steel plant parallel with Wallace Terrace&#44 um...east to west &#44 not big&#44 not very hi
Sault ste. marie (east of; algoma district)) (canada), ON 2005 7 or 8 Large Orange glowing UFOs Rise&#44make patterns&#44and race in our southern night sky.
Sault ste. marie, MI 2005 Another light in the sky disappears
Sault ste. marie, MI 2005 Light in the sky disappears
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2004 One silver cigar shaped object with no contrail and made no sound. ((NUFORC Note: Possible satellite. PD))
Sault ste. marie, MI 2004 It was a large light&#44 bigger than any other in the sky&#44 going from SW to NE at a fast speed zig zaging here and occured at 12:40 AM on
Sault ste. marie, MI 2003 Three strange lights appear in sky between the U.S. A and Canada to be shortly followed by scrambled Jet.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2002 Two balls of light with illuminated contrails flying in formation at a constant altitude and heading.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2002 red blinking light over water
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 2002 It was a white light floating over the river&#44 then zooming towards the water at a high speed&#44 only to float back up in the air.
Sault ste. marie (south of), MI 2002 bright light followed by illuminated trail
Sault ste. marie, MI 2001 Sounded like an aircraft low in the sky flying and then combination of beeps and bells like it was hovering and sped off.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 1999 Object was bright light which crossed sky from sw to ne in approx 2 min
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 1996 The three lighted object hovered over us for a while&#44 then glided across the night sky quietly until we could not see it anymore.
Sault ste. marie (canada), ON 1991 strange triagle
Sault ste. marie (north of) (canada), ON 1976 Flaming object

Historic Markers Near Sault Ste. Marie

7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sault Ste. Marie.

Name Description
Central Methodist Church Marker is at the intersection of East Spruce Street and Bingham Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Spruce Street.
The King's Grant Michigan Legal Milestone. Marker is at the intersection of East Water Street and Brady Street, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral Marker is on East Portage Avenue (U.S. 75 Spur) near Kimball Street, on the right when traveling east.
Methodist Indian Mission Marker is on Riverside Drive, 0.9 miles north of Gardenville Road, on the right when traveling north.
Elmwood Marker is on East Water Street just west of Glenn Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
John Johnston House Marker is on East Water Street west of Glenn Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Brady Marker is at the intersection of East Water Street and Bingham Avenue on East Water Street.

Mines Near Sault Ste. Marie

1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Sault Ste. Marie.

Name Description
Brow Crushing, Inc. Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Intermittent)

Haunted Places Near Sault Ste. Marie

1 reported haunted locations found near Sault Ste. Marie.

Name Description
Corp of Engineers Park In the Corp of Engineers park in Sault Ste Marie by the Soo Locks, it is said to be haunted by numerous spirits of deceased Irishmen who where worked to death building the original locks, figures are seen at night as well as transparent figures.

Waterfalls Near Sault Ste. Marie

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sault Ste. Marie.

Name Description
Pancake Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sault Ste. Marie

What is the population of Sault Ste. Marie?

Sault Ste. Marie has a population of 72,051 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 841 people per square mile, spread across 85.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Sault Ste. Marie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,000, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sault Ste. Marie safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sault Ste. Marie receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sault Ste. Marie?

Sault Ste. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches, with 72.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sault Ste. Marie?

The job market in Sault Ste. Marie faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $910. There are 103 business establishments in the area, including 29 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sault Ste. Marie?

The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $890. The homeownership rate is 68.3%.

How are the schools in Sault Ste. Marie?

14.3% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sault Ste. Marie?

The average commute in Sault Ste. Marie is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, 2.9% use public transit, and 20.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sault Ste. Marie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sault Ste. Marie is 95.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian. 87% of residents speak only English at home.

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