Saline Township, Michigan, is a sprawling community adjacent to the small suburb of Ann Arbor, characterized by its rural landscape and farmland. The township features a mix of new housing developments and century-old homes, with styles including ranch, Colonial Revival, and new traditional. Most properties are expansive, often spanning an acre or more, with some homes situated amid corn, wheat, and soybean fields. Local activities reflect the township's quiet and laidback nature, such as ice cream socials at church and Saturday golf nights. Downtown Saline, just 3 miles away, offers a variety of dining options, including Thompson Bar & Grill, Carrigan Cafe, Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack, and Salt Springs Brewery, which features craft beers in a repurposed church. The area also boasts several parks along Mill Pond and the Saline River, with amenities like playgrounds, kayak launches, and dog parks. Saline Area Schools, Milan Area Schools, and Clinton Community Schools serve the township, with Saline Area Schools and its institutions like Harvest Elementary, Heritage School, Saline Middle, and Saline High receiving high ratings. Commuters benefit from U.S. Highway 12, which connects to Interstate 94, providing access to Ann Arbor, Detroit Metro Airport, and the University of Michigan Hospital. The township experiences cold winters with over 34 inches of annual snowfall.
