At a Glance
Median Income
$53,558
$28,378 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
Zillow: $295,912
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
20.5% smoking rate
How Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $53,558 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,378. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,024 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,912. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
15.2% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,558
Per Capita$28,378
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$295,912
Housing Units159
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation967 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Sterling was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.