Community Information

Saline

Overview

Saline, with a population of about 9,000, is located just 10 minutes southwest of Ann Arbor.  Founded in 1832, it has an agricultural heritage still visible today, although most of its current residents are professionals working in Saline or in the Ann Arbor and greater Detroit areas. 

Newcomers are attracted to Saline by its proximity to Ann Arbor.  They soon find that Saline is itself a lively community, offering the charm of small town living combined with easy access to the commerce and cultural offerings of nearby Ann Arbor.  Special events are on tap in Saline throughout the year, highlighted by the annual Celtic Festival, drawing thousands of people from southeast Michigan and beyond.  Also putting Saline on the map are the Saline Fiddlers, Saline High School students who have performed all over the U.S. over the last 13 years, including three times at the White House.

Saline is home to St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital, an accredited 82-bed facility with an award winning Emergency Department.  Saline Hospital is part of the St. Joseph Mercy Health System of Ann Arbor.  Saline’s Parks and Recreation Department includes nine parks and the Recreation Complex, featuring two pools; an indoor track; basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; weight rooms; aerobics studio, and more.  A full range of fitness and recreation programs is offered by the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the year.

Saline offers a variety of housing styles, from historic frame homes in city neighborhoods to spacious executive residences on large suburban lots.  In 2007, the average price of a single family home in Saline was $308,251, and the median price was $287,250.

Useful Links

• :: City of Saline
• :: Saline Area Chamber of Commerce
• :: Saline Area Schools