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Sault Ste. Marie
  • Town in Michigan
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Sault Ste. Marie

#2 in Best Places to Live in Chippewa County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
    Sault Ste. Marie is a town in Michigan with a population of 13,523. Sault Ste. Marie is in Chippewa County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Sault Ste. Marie offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sault Ste. Marie there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Sault Ste. Marie and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sault Ste. Marie are above average.
    Population
    13,523
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $762
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      119.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      90
      40.7
    • Robbery
      22.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      119.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,154.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      45
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Sault Ste. Marie

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,905
    National
    $69,021
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