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Sterling, UT
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Sterling, UT
At a Glance
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)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $64,261 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,053. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling is $221,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,415. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sterling reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 145/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.