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Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie
Population 13,335
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Michigan
Midland
Population 42,724
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs Midland, MI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Midland, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,335 | 42,724 |
| Median Household Income | $55,328 | $73,325 |
| Median Rent | $804/mo | $1,048/mo |
| Median Home Value | $139,400 | $203,900 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | — | 92 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 44.9% | 48% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 10.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% (county) | 4.7% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 399 | 126 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 799 | 500 |
| Median AQI | 43 | — |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 42 | — |
| Summer Highs | 75°F | 80°F |
| Winter Lows | 12°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 120 in/yr | 49 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 12 min | 20 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 16.9 | 16.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 27% | 44.6% |
| Foreign-Born % | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -1.9% | +0.3% |
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.