Saline Area Overview November 2013

Saline Area At A Glance City Founded: 1832 Land Area – City: 4.26 sq. miles, School District: sq. miles Population – City: 9,000, School District: 28,500 Median Household Income: $100,950 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 56 % Median Home Value: $283,300 Home Ownership Rate: 74 % GreatSchools Score: 10 (rating scale of 1 to 10) Number of Parks: 12 Proximity to Major Cities: 10 minutes to Ann Arbor, 45 minutes to Detroit Sister Cities: Brecon, Wales (1966) and Lindenberg, Germany (2001) Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Ann Arbor Amtrak station: 30 minutes or less Proximity to Expressways: I- 94, U.S. Rt. 12, U.S. Rt. 23, M-14 all within 10 minutes or less 2

Why Choose Saline? Strong Community Engagement Family-Oriented Nationally Ranked Schools Housing Options to Suit Many Lifestyles Thriving Downtown Setting Rich Cultural and Recreational Opportunities Proximity to Big-City Amenities Positive Business Environment ~ CNN/Money Magazine has recognized Saline three times as one of America’s Top 100 Best Places to Live ~ 3

Strong Community Engagement, Family-Oriented Comprehensive Community Programs Saline Community Education Saline Parks & Recreation Active Community Groups Saline Area Social Services – Helping those in need Saline Main Street – Downtown revitalization and special events Saline Area Chamber of Commerce – Advancing Saline’s economic well-being and supporting a high quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors Saline Historical Society – Preserving Saline’s unique heritage And many more! ~ Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Saline “The Best Place to Raise Kids” in Michigan in ~ 4

Nationally Ranked Schools Newsweek/The Daily Beast ranked Saline High School among the Top 300 High Schools in the Nation, 4 th in State of Michigan For , Michigan Department of Education rated nearly all of Saline Area schools in 89 th to 95 th percentile for academic performance High school graduation rate of 99 percent More than 90 percent of class of 2012 went on to college Grammy Foundation listed Saline High School Music Department among Top 100 in the Nation 5

Housing Options to Suit Many Lifestyles Quiet, safe, friendly options for singles, families with children, empty nesters and retirees Neighborhoods near downtown feature charming, historical homes, as well as ranch and two-story homes (built 1950s to 1970s) Subdivisions in outer city limits and surrounding townships feature larger two- story homes (built 1980s to present) Country homes feature more land, along with historic farm houses and contemporary designs Saline also offers a number of apartment, condo and assisted-living options 6

Thriving Downtown Setting Saline Main Street Enhancing the vitality of Downtown Saline as the social, cultural, economic, and historic heart of our community Festivals and community events throughout the year Winterfest, Summerfest, Celtic Festival, Oktoberfest, concert series, craft shows, parades and more Variety of shopping and dining options Growing number of retail and unique specialty shops, coffee shops, casual family dining, upscale establishments 7

Rich Cultural and Recreational Opportunities Historical points of interest Rentschler Farm Museum, Depot Museum, Weber-Blaess School 212 Arts Center Offers a variety of art classes, programs and exhibits Modern and spacious Saline District Library Offers story hours, summer reading programs, book discussion groups, workshops and more Comprehensive parks & recreation facilities 12 parks on over 500 acres of park land in Saline/Pittsfield Township, including play structures, walking trails, picnic areas and sports fields Saline Recreation Center – two indoor pools, exercise/weight rooms, basketball court, indoor track, classes, leagues and more 8

Proximity to Big-City Amenities Minutes from Ann Arbor/University of Michigan, and Ypsilanti / Eastern Michigan University Sporting events, cultural events, shopping, dining, academic/research resources Less than an hour to Detroit Sporting events, cultural events, major businesses Close to renowned hospitals and medical care through University of Michigan or St. Joseph Mercy health systems Convenient access to I-94, U.S. Route 23, M-14, U.S. Route 12 Michigan Avenue, Amtrak station, Detroit Metropolitan Airport 9

Positive Business Environment Strategically located in Michigan’s southeast technology corridor Attractive customer demographics Saline Area draws from affluent, educated customer base. Community events draw thousands of visitors to downtown area each year. Good business mix Small retail, dining, and professional services businesses in downtown and nearby shopping centers Industrial/technical parks house manufacturers from a variety of industries Variety of real estate options Historic downtown buildings, shopping centers, industrial/technical parks Ample resources City of Saline, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Saline Main Street, Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan Economic Development Corporation 10

Why Choose Saline? Strong community engagement, nationally ranked schools, rich cultural and recreational opportunities, thriving downtown setting, and proximity to big-city amenities - they all contribute to a high quality of life in Saline – a vibrant community in southeastern Michigan that blends historic small-town charm with leading-edge opportunities. Over the last 10 years, CNN/Money Magazine has recognized Saline three times as one of America’s Top 100 Best Places to Live. Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Saline “The Best Place to Raise Kids” in Michigan in And Newsweek/The Daily Beast ranked Saline High School among the Top 300 Best High Schools in the Nation in 2011 and Visit us in Saline and discover why “It’s Good To Be Here!” 11

For More Information on Saline, Visit: City of Saline – Saline Area Chamber of Commerce – Saline Area Schools Saline Main Street Saline District Library – Be Saline - Saline CQC –

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