Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
13,373 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$644 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 32 15
Feb 1 20 17
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 62
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 3 12 33
Dec 3 31 22

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 107, MI
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Schools

Washington Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Sault Area Middle School
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Sault Area High School
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Lake Superior State University
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Bay Mills Community College
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
82 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Alpena Community College
106 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
55 miles, W • 4.1 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
81 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
104 miles, S • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
133 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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