Saline, MI

Census place 2671140 · pop 9,006

D57/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Uninsured4.3% · top 4%
🚽 Prop tax1.78% · bottom 15%
Taxes
1.78% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden1.78%15

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.78% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Population growth (5yr)-2.6%15

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-2.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Commute time28 min25

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

28 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Property crime rate1678/100k38

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1678 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Housing cost$341,30039

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$341,300 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.9%39

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

3.9% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate257/100k40

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

257 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access90.5%41

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

90.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Air quality (AQI)County-level43 AQI51

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

43 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$1,665/mo57

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,665/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level85/10057

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

85/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Homeownership69.2%65

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

69.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Median household income$88,34665

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$88,346 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Income inequality0.4169

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.41 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Poverty rate5.8%82

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

5.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Adult smoking9.6%83

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity27.2%86

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

27.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poor mental health14.1%86

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.1% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Bachelor's degree or higher59.2%90

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

59.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity15.5%95

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

15.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Uninsured adults4.3%96

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

4.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Frequently asked

Is Saline, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, Saline scores 57/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is uninsured adults and its weakest is property-tax burden. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Saline, MI?
Saline reports 257 violent crimes per 100k and 1678 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Saline, MI expensive to live in?
Saline has a median home value of $341,300 and typical rent around $1,665/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Saline, MI?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (1.78%) — 15/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Saline, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is uninsured adults (4.3%) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.