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Saline, MI


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Saline, Michigan

Saline, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 7 miles S of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 36 miles N of Toledo, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Ann Arbor metropolitan area. Saline has a population of 8,034.

The People and Families of Saline

In Saline, about 59% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Saline.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saline had a median family income of $73,162. Saline is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Saline finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Saline is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Saline ($19,425). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Saline Housing

About 72% of housing units in Saline are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Saline pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Saline, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Saline strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Saline Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Saline People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Saline College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Saline Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Saline Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Saline Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Saline, MI

Comparing Saline to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime66

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