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Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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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.
Data updated June 2026
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How Sault Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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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, abundant sunshine. 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. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average
Income: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $73,000 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $910 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.0% |
| 261% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.7% |
| Housing Units | 32,530 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (222.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5168°N, 84.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 50°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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 30.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Total Area | 85.7 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 8 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9066351742 | $804,171 | |
| LE SAULT DE SAINT MARIE HISTORICAL SITES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9066323658 | $487,111 | |
| CHIPPEWA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 115 ASHMUN ST | 9066357082 | $173,559 |
| RIVER OF HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 531 ASHMUN STREET | 9066321999 | $104,484 |
| SOO LOCKS VISITOR CENTER ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 312 W PORTAGE AVENUE | 9062539290 | $6,893 |
| ARTS CENTER GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| KINROSS HERATAGE SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9064955440 | ||
| Administration Buiding / Visitor Centre | ||||
| Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heritage Discovery Centre | ||||
| Sault Ste. Marie Museum |
Libraries in Sault Ste. Marie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR DISTRICT LIBRARY | 541 LIBRARY DRIVE | 0.0 | 189,046 | |||
| Algoma District Law Association Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arthur Wishart Library / West Wing | 0.0 | |||||
| James L. McIntyre Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sault Ste. Marie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market of Sault Sainte Marie Michigan | 511 Ashmun | 05/18/2016 to 10/26/2016 | Wed: 4:00 PM-6:30 PM; | ||
| Mill Market Farmers Market |
Hotels in Sault Ste. Marie
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sault Ste. Marie
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sault Ste. Marie
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sault Ste. Marie
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sault Ste. Marie
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sault Ste. Marie
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sault Ste. Marie
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sault Ste. Marie
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sault Ste. Marie
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sault Ste. Marie
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sault Ste. Marie
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sault Ste. Marie
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sault Ste. Marie
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sault Ste. Marie
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sault Ste. Marie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Brewing Company | Breweries, Food & Drink | 223 W Portage | 9066324400 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sault Ste. Marie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2474 WEST TEN MILE ROAD (94894) | GTOWER | 107 |
| 2474 WEST TEN MILE ROAD (94894) | GTOWER | 107 |
| 9748 S. Mackinac Trail (Dafter) | TOWER | 88 |
| (Sault St Marie Repl) 10th Street | LTOWER | 70 |
Amtrak Stations in Sault Ste. Marie
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kinross Charter Twp, MI | 6737 M-80 | BUS |
| Sault Sainte Marie, MI | 4001 I-75 Business Spur | BUS |
Airports Near Sault Ste. Marie
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County International Airport | CIU | Medium Airport |
| Sault Ste Marie Airport | YAM | Medium Airport |
| Albert J Lindberg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bar River Airport | YEB | Small Airport |
| Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drummond Island Airport | DRE | Small Airport |
| Lapoint Seaplane Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mackinac County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mackinac Island Airport | MCD | Small Airport |
| Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sault Ste. Marie
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post |
Treatment Centers in Sault Ste. Marie
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Recovery Centers Inc - New Hope House for Men | Substance Abuse | 906-228-9699 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sault Ste. Marie
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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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Get ReportFrequently 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. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. 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.