Median Income
$73,000
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.0%
261% higher than US avg
How Sault Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population72,051
Median AgeN/A
Density841/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.0%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units32,530
Rent Burden16.1%
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
AQIN/A
Rain43.6 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Sault Ste. Marie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sault Ste. Marie receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sault Ste. Marie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
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.
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.
Population
72,051
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average
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. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $73,000 |
| 3% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.0% |
| 261% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.7% |
| Housing Units | 32,530 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sault Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Sault Ste. Marie has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 72.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (222.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5168°N, 84.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |