Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) F
Entertainment (14) F
Food and Drink (55) F
Fitness (4) F
Groceries (14) F
Parks (68) F
Shops (118) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sault Ste. Marie.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie is 86/100 - which is 23% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Sault Ste. Marie crime rates are 6,067 per 100k, which is 97% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
4,510 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,558 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C-

The median income in Sault Ste. Marie is $71,102 - which is 19% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$71,102
F
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (27)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B-
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housing A+

Sault Ste. Marie home prices are $269,700 - which is 67% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$269,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
B-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Sault Ste. Marie graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
60%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (37) A
High Schools (17) F
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ratings A-

Sault Ste. Marie has an overall rating of 79% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
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Sault Ste. Marie Area Facts

  • Sault Ste. Marie has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Sault Ste. Marie crime rates are 97% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Sault Ste. Marie is 23% lower than the Ontario average

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      Sault Ste. Marie, ON

      Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Northern Ontario that sits on the north side of the St Marys River directly opposite Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The western edge of the city is on Lake Superior, which made it an important trading post in the past. Today, its harbour is used for small recreational boats and its main economic force is in the steel industry. Sault Ste. Marie is the third largest city in Northern Ontario and the main seat of the Algoma District. It is a city of culture, history and beauty, and makes for a great place to call home.

      The lake, river and surrounding forest makes Sault Ste. Marie an exceptionally beautiful place. It is also a cultural melting pot, with several ethnicities standing out, including Italian, French, Nordic, Chinese and Native Canadian. In fact, the city is home to two First Nations reserves. It is also a fun city with lots to do, though Downtown Sault Ste. Marie is the most lively and trendy area of the city. Downtown Sault Ste. Marie sits right along the river and is home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars, as well as Casino Sault Ste. Marie, the Art Gallery of Algoma and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.

      Having a history of French immigrants, it should be of no surprise that there are a few French-speaking schools in Sault Ste. Marie. Still, the majority of schools in the city are Anglophone, including Sault College and Algoma University. It is also home to the Ontario Forest Research Institute. In short, it is quite a family-friendly city, which is another reason why it is such a great place to live. As well, it is a very safe city with very little crime. Sault Ste. Marie is a great city for walking, especially along the waterfront in the downtown area. Any Sault Ste. Marie resident will say to walk around this area to see historic buildings like the administration building, the powerhouse, the blacksmith shop and superintendent's residence.

      There are eight bus routes that travel through the city, all of which use the terminus at Dennis Street Terminal in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Still, many residents prefer to drive themselves around, especially considering that there is very little traffic. Basically, Sault Ste. Marie is a big city with a small town atmosphere. It hosts some great events, like the Bon Soo winter carnival, the Algoma Fall Festival and the three-day Rotaryfest. Other things listed in a Sault Ste. Marie city guide include Bondar Park, the Kiwanis Community Theatre and the Walk of Fame. Inductees along the Queen Street strip include NHL player Phil Esposito, speed skater Kevin Scott, artist Ken Danby and the musical band Treble Charger.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sault Ste. Marie? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Phil Esposito Park
      Moloney Park
      Sault Locks Park
      Roberta Bondar Park
      Sherman Park
      Brady Park
      John Rowswell Park

      Entertainment

      Administration Buiding / Visitor Centre
      Entomica
      Agawa Canyon Tour Train
      Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste Marie
      U.S. Weather Bureau
      Soo Locks Observation Platform
      GFL Memorial Gardens
      Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      LCBO
      The Beer Store
      Subway
      241 Pizza
      Esquire Club
      Domino's
      Sportscenter

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sault Ste. Marie? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sault Ste. Marie.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Sault Ste. Marie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sault Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Station Mall Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Pharmasave
      Pharmasave
      The Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      Group Health Centre
      Station Mall Clinic