Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan · ZIP 49783

Sault Sainte Marie — ZIP 49783

Sault Sainte Marie (49783) scores 62/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $200K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share41%

Property crime share59%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency29%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$200K

Median rent$1,950/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$200K

Median Rent

$1,950/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

256

Violent Crime

104

Property Crime

152

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chippewa County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Lincoln School	PK–07	342	46%	51%
Sault Area High School	08–12	688	37%	62%
Sault Area Middle School	05–10	498	34%	45%
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy	KG–08	601	31%	42%
Lake Superior Academy	KG–05	93	15%	35%
Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School	KG–12	389	12%	17%
Washington Elementary School	KG–01	195	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,778

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49783 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49783 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49783 is approximately $200K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49783 in Sault Sainte Marie has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.