Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$801
Population
20,617
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A unique city with a unique name on the US-Canada border
Charming
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River
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Breweries
Sault Sainte Marie, also called “the Soo” by locals, is a city in Michigan set along the St. Marys River across from the Canadian city it shares a name with. The city is home to the Soo Locks, the world’s busiest canal, and is a gateway from Lake Superior to the Great Lakes below.
Sault Sainte Marie’s position on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gives it a unique atmosphere. Grab a drink at Karl’s or 1668 — two popular breweries near the water — and enjoy stunning views of the Canadian side of the river and the International Bridge. Sault Sainte Marie is a popular hockey town, and there’s always something to regardless of the season.
Apartments close to the water have remained affordable, and many are located in charming historic buildings. I-75 will bring you to mainland Michigan in no time, or up to Canada if you’re willing to cross the border.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,072
Average: $65,353
Education
4,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,430
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sault Sainte Marie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sault Sainte Marie, MI is $954 for a studio, $801 for one bedroom, $1,077 for two bedrooms, and $1,248 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sault Sainte Marie has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$801/month
629 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sault Sainte Marie, MI is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
580 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Public
Grades K-8
516 Students
Public
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
195 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
580 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Public
Grades K-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
655 Students
Public
310 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
655 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
Public
310 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
6 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.