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Crime in Sault Ste. Marie summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sault Ste. Marie. Key points include:
There were 201 total crimes in Sault Ste. Marie in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sault Ste. Marie is 1,510.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sault Ste. Marie is 405.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sault Ste. Marie is 1,104.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sault Ste. Marie is -28.74% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sault Ste. Marie Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sault Ste. Marie / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 201 | 1,510.1 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 405.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.5 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 247.9 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 147 | 1,104.4 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 67.6 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 132 | 991.7 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 45.1 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sault Ste. Marie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie is $156,407.
The median income in Sault Ste. Marie is $55,328.
Sault Ste. Marie's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sault Ste. Marie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sault Ste. Marie | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sault Ste. Marie, MI Weather
The average high in Sault Ste. Marie is 50.3° and the average low is 31.7°.
There are 83.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.7 inches of precipitation each year with 117.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 50.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 31.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 117.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sault Ste. Marie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sault Ste. Marie
The current population in Sault Ste. Marie is 13,335. The population has decreased 7.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,335 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 13,373 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 13,409 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 13,523 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 13,526 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 13,591 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 13,712 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 13,798 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 13,941 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 14,048 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 14,121 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,171 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 14,251 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 14,325 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 14,382 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sault Ste. Marie
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Sault Ste. Marie is:
68.4% White with 9,120 White residents.
0.5% African American with 72 African American residents.
13.9% American Indian with 1,853 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 160 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 114 Other residents.
13.2% Two Or More with 1,759 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 257 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sault Ste. Marie | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 13.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 13.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sault Ste. Marie
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Sault Ste. Marie is 52.9% female with 7,051 female residents.
Sault Ste. Marie is 47.1% male with 6,284 male residents.
| Gender | Sault Ste. Marie | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sault Ste. Marie for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sault Ste. Marie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sault Ste. Marie | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
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4.5% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.6% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.7% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.9% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in Sault Ste. Marie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sault Ste. Marie | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
