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Sterling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
439
Population
448/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$26,161 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$161,006 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$84,700
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.7%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
182
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$84,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$161,006
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.7%
Owner-Occupied
15.3%
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:
$771/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
84.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $84,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $161,006 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 182 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |