Living in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie is a large place in Ontario, Canada, home to 72,051 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #43 of 2,508), climate-conscious movers (top 4%, #60 of 1,899), movers on a budget (top 16%, #299 of 1,899).
See Sault Ste. Marie on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sault Ste. Marie
- It lies on St. Marys River.
- The border with United States of America is 0 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 34 min and sets around 22:53; in late June it sets around 3:34.
How Sault Ste. Marie ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Canada. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability, education and family and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Canada | In Ontario | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #1,456 of 1,760 | #351 of 413 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #534 of 1,561 | #32 of 414 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #375 of 1,245 | #18 of 345 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #456 of 978 | #60 of 306 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #954 of 1,453 | #258 of 372 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #1,104 of 1,453 | #298 of 372 | Map |
| Early retiree | 48 | #988 of 1,721 | #286 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 51 | #823 of 1,176 | #224 of 353 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #1,107 of 1,245 | #302 of 345 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #299 of 1,899 | #6 of 454 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #1,070 of 1,176 | #339 of 353 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #1,227 of 1,453 | #307 of 372 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #1,525 of 2,661 | #302 of 552 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 69 | #43 of 2,508 | #16 of 540 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #480 of 2,508 | #43 of 540 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #1,170 of 2,661 | #154 of 552 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,462 of 2,508 | #379 of 540 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #1,559 of 2,923 | #393 of 567 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #60 of 1,899 | #4 of 454 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #459 of 1,224 | #41 of 306 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #1,692 of 1,899 | #427 of 454 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Elliot Lake 131 km
- Rayside-Balfour 239 km
- Lively 244 km
- Valley East 255 km
- Greater Sudbury 256 km
- Timmins 313 km
- Port Elgin 326 km
- Kincardine 334 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.