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Saranac, MI
Village in Ionia County, Michigan.
Population
2,013
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,750
ZIP codes
0
Saranac and its ZIP codes
Saranac at a glance
- Saranac is about 9.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,944, 8% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,800 (12% below Michigan) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for Saranac, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saranac, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,944
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$202,800
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (752), French Americans (391), Dutch Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Saranac.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,699
18,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $5,564 per person
How people get to work
Saranac, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saranac, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
234
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saranac, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Saranac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarksvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| LowellCity | 6.9 mi | 2.9 |
| IoniaCity | 7.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BeldingCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| FreeportVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LyonsVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 49.3 |
| MuirVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodlandVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SunfieldVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PortlandCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenvilleCity | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saranac, MI in?
- Saranac is in Ionia County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Saranac, MI?
- About 2,013 people live in Saranac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saranac?
- Nearby places include Clarksville (6.3 mi), Lowell (6.9 mi), Ionia (7.6 mi), Lake Odessa (11 mi), Belding (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023