Living in Saline, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saline · Census data 2020–2024
Saline has 9,006 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $88,346 (21% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $341,300, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Saline at a glance
- Population
- 9,006
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,346State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $341,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Saline a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Saline
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saline the median home value is $341,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,983 a month in housing costs.
Saline median household income
The median household income in Saline is $88,346 and the income per person is $48,406. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Saline: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,215
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.21
Saline demographics
- Population
- 9,006
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 3,991
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saline ›
Education in Saline
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Saline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 31.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saline
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Saline vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline | 9,006 | $88,346 | $341,300 | $1,054 |
| Ann Arbor | 122,036 | $82,212 | $453,400 | $1,649 |
| Milan | 5,987 | $96,949 | $247,100 | $1,162 |
| Ypsilanti | 19,857 | $46,588 | $232,700 | $1,080 |
| Barton Hills | 430 | $250,001 | $1,410,000 | — |
| Clinton | 2,536 | $82,768 | $186,700 | $918 |
| Dexter | 4,521 | $106,637 | $421,000 | $1,761 |
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | $788 |
| Manchester | 2,522 | $87,614 | $232,000 | $840 |
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What is the median household income in Saline, MI?
The median household income in Saline is $88,346, 21% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saline?
The median home value in Saline is $341,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Saline?
The median gross rent in Saline is $1,054 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Saline, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Saline?
The median age in Saline is 46.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Saline?
The average commute to work in Saline is 28 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saline?
The unemployment rate in Saline is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saline?
59.2% of adults in Saline have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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