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Sterling, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
14,670
Population
2,466/sq mi density
$52,647
Median Income
$35,146 per capita
$107,800
Home Value
$139,801 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
3,384 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,647 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$107,800
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,350
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$107,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$139,801
Median Sale Price
$140,000
Median List Price
$124,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$780/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
96 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$94
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $107,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $139,801 |
| Median Sale Price | $140,000 |
| Median List Price | $124,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $94 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $94 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,350 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |