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Sterling Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
133,473
Population
3,662/sq mi density
$78,429
Median Income
$37,315 per capita
$260,700
Home Value
$301,210 Zillow
$1,267
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
125
Violent Crime/100K
855 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,429 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,700 home value, $1,267/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$260,700
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
9% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52,791
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$260,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$301,210
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median List Price
$325,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.4%
Owner-Occupied
23.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$1,267/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,487/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
93
Price Drops
26.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Active Inventory
154
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $260,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,210 |
| Median Sale Price | $300,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $173 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,267 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,487 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.6% |
| Homes Sold | 93 |
| Active Inventory | 154 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $173 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 52,791 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |