Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Saline
Saline, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,126
Population
8,866
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Savor suburban convenience and a small-town atmosphere
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Welcoming
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Lush
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Riverside
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Historic
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Vibrant
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Located about nine miles south of Ann Arbor, Saline is a lush, picturesque suburb that was initially named for its ancient, natural salt springs. Today, Saline offers residents access to top-rated schools, dynamic cultural and recreational activities, a vibrant downtown area, one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences, and close proximity to big-city luxuries.
Saline’s close-knit community comes together for more than 40 major community events every year, including the popular Celtic Festival. Recreational opportunities abound in Saline, with 13 city parks and a full-service recreation center in town. Saline is just a ten-minute drive from Ann Arbor and a 45-minute drive from Detroit. Convenient access to U.S. 12 makes getting around from Saline simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,336
Average: $107,629
Education
3,504
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,427
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saline has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Saline, MI is $1,126 for one bedroom, $1,339 for two bedrooms, and $2,756 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saline has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
754 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saline, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
655 Students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
466 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,113 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,605 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rolling Hills Park
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
- County Farm Park
- Nichols Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.