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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Autumn Harris

Internet providers in Sterling?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $52,647 in Sterling. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Owen K.

Housing market in Sterling right now

Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience?

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Autumn Harris

Pros and cons of Sterling after 6 years

Household incomes average around $52,647 in Sterling. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Cheers. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is d...

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Violet Rogers

Is Sterling still affordable?

Random thought, Just moved here 14 months ago and The median home value here is around $107,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $52,647, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspectiv...

9 replies 1 upvotes housing
Olivia Sanchez

Moving to Sterling -what should I know?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $107,800, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $107,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,670, Sterling is a small town. It's...

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Violet Rogers

Raising a family in Sterling -thoughts?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $780 for rent here. Rent is about $780/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, b...

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Elizabeth Lopez

Is Sterling still affordable?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Rent is about $780/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real se...

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santiago_native

The good and bad of living in Sterling

I work in logistics and Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $52,647, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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santiago_native

Grocery stores in Sterling -recommendations?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 14,670, Sterling is a small town. The median home value here is around $107,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $52,647, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $...

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Autumn Harris

Sterling job market vs Boston

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Sterling sits at 179.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $107,800, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely ...

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