Sterling Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
Sterling Heights, MI
At a Glance
How Sterling Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterling Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sterling Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sterling Heights residents earn a median household income of $78,429 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,315. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling Heights is $260,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,784. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Sterling Heights reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,049/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Sterling Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.