City profile
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · Population 13,335
Sault Ste. Marie is a town in Chippewa County, MI with about 13,335 residents and a typical home value near $139,000. It is 251 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
19°F
Summer avg
69°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$139,400
Typical monthly housing
$906
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 26/100
Top hazards: Wildfire
Nearest major airport
255 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 37% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
13,335
Black population
0.5%
County
Chippewa County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 13,335 residents
- Typical home value about $139,000
- 251 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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