At a Glance
Median Income
$74,359
$26,688 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.3% smoking rate
How Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $74,359 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,688. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.
Education
20.3% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,849
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,359
Per Capita$26,688
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$828
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$272,359
Housing Units802
Rent Burden12.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sterling was built in 1990.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.