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Sault Ste Marie, MI


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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Introduction to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 213 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan and 295 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Chippewa County. The population of the city is 16,542.

Sault Ste. Marie History

Sault Ste. Marie was once inhabited by the Ojibwa Native Americans. They referred to the area as Baawitigong. French missionaries Jacques Marquette and Claude Dablon founded the city of Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. It is the third oldest city in the United States. Sault Ste. Marie derived its name from a French term meaning "waterfall" or "leap." It was originally incorporated as a village in 1879. In 1887 Sault Ste. Marie was reincorporated as a city.

Sault Ste. Marie and nearby Attractions

  • Tahquamenon Falls
  • Museum Ship Valley Camp
  • Tower of History
  • Brimley State Park
  • River of History Museum

Things To Do In Sault Ste. Marie

White staying at Sault Ste. Marie, you can plan a tour to the Tahquamenon Falls and Whitefish Point. During winters you can go for a snowmobile excursion and view the whitetail deer and snow bunnies while traveling along the snow covered trails. You can also view the unique rock formations on the cliffs of Lake Superior.

Sault Ste. Marie Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chippewa County International Airport.

Sault Ste. Marie Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Lake Superior State University, Northwood University, Delta College, Central Michigan University and many other colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySault Ste Marie Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySault Ste Marie Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Sault Ste Marie Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Sault Ste Marie Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Sault Ste Marie Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Comparing Sault Ste Marie 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime76

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