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Sterling, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Logan County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,273
Population
1,742/sq mi density
$44,242
Median Income
$23,613 per capita
$205,200
Home Value
$240,721 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
788
Violent Crime/100K
3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,242 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
788 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$205,200
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,461
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$205,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$240,721
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median List Price
$239,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.0%
Owner-Occupied
41.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent:
$1,052/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,207/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
132 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
23.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Active Inventory
56
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $205,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,721 |
| Median Sale Price | $190,000 |
| Median List Price | $239,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $171 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,052 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,207 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
| Days on Market | 132 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.2% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 56 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $171 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,461 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |