General Information about the Saline Area
"Saline--Proud of our past and confident of our future"
Who We Are:
City of Saline
100 North Harris Street,
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-4907
contact: Lee Bourgoin - lbourgoin@city-saline.org
The municipal staff of the City of Saline seeks to work in cooperation with the Washtenaw Development Council, the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Regional Center of Washtenaw Community College to recruit and provide assistance to businesses which will complement the Saline community and further enhance the excellent quality of life. It has a small town character, but immediate access to big city services.
Saline is a growing community in the vibrant Ann Arbor metropolitan area, which was chosen by Money Magazine in 1996 as one of the most attractive small cities in America.
In the heart of a high growth area...
Saline is strategically located in southern Michigan's booming east-west metropolitan corridor. Combining the best aspects of small town life with the progressive attitude of a growing city, Saline's pro-business outlook is unrivaled.
Proud of its past and optimistic about its future, the City of Saline has sustained a long period of prosperity through controlled growth. With a current population of 8,034, the City has established an exemplary history of achievement, providing a variety of local employment opportunities for its citizens, an excellent school system for its children, and a strong tax base.
In addition to these, Saline has an impressive array of top-notch community services involving an active Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Coalition for a Quality Community which networks with different groups and builds closer ties to the city and surrounding communities. It is also with pride, that the city of Saline maintains a strong affection with its sister city of Brecon, Wales through the Saline-Brecon Friendship Guild.
Just a ten minute drive from downtown Saline is Ann Arbor, one of America's fastest growing high-technology cities, home of the University of Michigan. U of M is world famous for its cultural amenities, research facilities, medical and business schools and sports in America's largest collegiate stadium; the university football and hockey teams won national championships in 1998.
Within the more than 1.5 million people who live within commuting distance of Saline is a work force that ranks among the most skilled and educated in America. The result is that relocating and expanding businesses can find the right people for every job just when they need them.
Saline's progressive attitudes toward economic development and business retention are two major reasons why more than two dozen different industries have made Saline their home. Among these industries are: Visteon Corporation, Liebherr Gear Technology, American Soy Products, Inc., R & B Plastics Machinery, Syron Corporation, Xycom, Inc and Condat Lubricants.
- 50% of the population of the U. S. and 30% of the population of Canada within 500 miles
- 54% of all U. S. manufacturing activity
- 48% of U. S. retail sales
Close proximity to both suppliers and customers makes Saline an ideal business location. Both coming and going, shipping costs are minimized.
Distance to major cities
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Ann Arbor |
7 miles |
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Detroit |
50 miles |
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Flint |
66 miles |
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Chicago |
240 miles |
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Cleveland |
142 miles |
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Indianapolis |
280 miles |
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Toledo |
37 miles |
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Pittsburgh |
260 miles |
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St. Louis |
520 miles |
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Canada |
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Toronto, Ontario |
250 miles |
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Windsor, Ontario. |
56 miles |
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Transportation
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Ann Arbor Railroad Passenger: |
Ann Arbor Airport:
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Package delivery:
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Local bus lines:
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Efficient Highways
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Income and population
It's easy to assemble an efficient work force in Saline. Roughly 250,000
working age people live within a 20-minute commute to the City; and more
than 1.5 million live within a 45-minute commute.
This includes excellent concentrations of both skilled and unskilled workers; and an unparalleled selection of experienced managers, as well as management trainees from several area universities, colleges, and vocational training schools.
More than anything else, the character of Saline area workers is an extension of the community's agricultural roots, whose heritage puts a premium on traditional values, hard work, self-reliance, independence, and an enduring pride in one's community, family and job. Dependable and loyal, our workers are driven by a strong ethic to do the best job possible.
Relocated businesses like Associated Spring, Chelsea Industries and Liebherr Gear Technology have already discovered the truth of this claim.
Population |
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Year |
City |
County |
State |
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1950 |
1,533 |
134,606 |
6,371,766 |
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1960 |
2,334 |
172,460 |
7,823,194 |
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1970 |
4,811 |
234,748 |
8,875,083 |
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1980 |
6,483 |
264,748 |
9,262,078 |
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1990 |
6,660 |
282,937 |
9,295,297 |
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2000 |
8,034 |
322,895 |
9,938,444 |
Income Profile |
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Income level |
Number of households |
Percent of total |
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$14,999 & under |
218 |
9 |
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$15,000-34,999 |
733 |
29 |
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$35,000-74,999 |
1,249 |
49 |
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$75,000+above |
329 |
13 |
Education Profile-Age 25 or Older |
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Highest Level of Education |
Number |
Percent of total |
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No high school diploma |
347 |
7 |
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High school diploma |
2,353 |
44 |
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Associate or Bachelor's degree |
1,793 |
33 |
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Graduate or Professional Degree |
839 |
16 |
