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Sterling, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Loudoun County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
31,251
Population
5,734/sq mi density
$125,753
Median Income
$46,400 per capita
$508,400
Home Value
$633,254 Zillow
$1,979
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
194
Violent Crime/100K
1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$125,753 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$508,400 home value, $1,979/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$508,400
80% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,979/mo
70% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,956
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$508,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$633,254
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median List Price
$600,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.3%
Owner-Occupied
24.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,979/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,350/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
37 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
16
Price Drops
10.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $508,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $633,254 |
| Median Sale Price | $560,000 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $296 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,979 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,350 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $296 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,956 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |