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Sterling, VA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ava Young

How much do you pay for rent in Sterling?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 15 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,979 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's ...

1 replies 11 upvotes housing
Judith R.

Best restaurants in Sterling?

So, Homes are going for about $508,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,979 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation?...

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Ezekiel M.

How much do you pay for rent in Sterling?

Hi all, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $508,400 on average. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input.

2 replies 30 upvotes housing
Emily Edwards

Housing market in Sterling right now

First post here. I work in retail and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,251 people. Median household income is $125,753, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

7 replies 26 upvotes housing
Luca Gomez

How are the schools in Sterling?

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Sterling sits at 194.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $125,753 in Sterling. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's...

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philly_jordan

Dog-friendly places in Sterling?

Alright, I've been here for 20 years and Household incomes average around $125,753 in Sterling. Homes are going for about $508,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Mackenzie Robinson

Freelancing from Sterling -experience?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,979 for rent here. Median household income is $125,753, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definit...

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Luca Gomez

What Sterling does better than anywhere else

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Pu...

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Alice

Job market in Sterling for tech?

Hi all, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Emily Edwards

Rent in Sterling getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Sterling sits at 194.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families ...

11 replies 20 upvotes housing
Eleanor C.

Anyone work in healthcare in Sterling?

Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Jace Stewart

Best hidden gems in Sterling

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has ...

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Jacob Myers

Day-to-day life in Sterling, VA

OK so Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Luca Gomez

Should I move to Sterling or stay in Nashville?

Hey, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,979 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,251 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the com...

6 replies 23 upvotes moving
Mackenzie Robinson

Affordable areas near Sterling?

Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
nyc_declan

Things Sterling needs to improve

Hi all, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $508,400 on average. Median household income is $125,753, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Th...

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Jacob Myers

Anyone regret moving to Sterling?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $508,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,979 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,251 people. Rent is about $1,979/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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Alice

Is Sterling a good place to live?

OK so I'm originally from Seattle and Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Sterling? I'd say it's bett...

3 replies 2 upvotes living
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