Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$308,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
21% lower than US avg
How Stirling Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,164
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,200
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty9.8%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$308,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units340
Rent Burden14.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Stirling a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stirling receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stirling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stirling is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stirling is $308,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.
Stirling has a population of 1,164 with a density of 1,118 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).
Population
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.2% |
The median household income in Stirling is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
The median home value in Stirling is $308,000, 9% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $308,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,400 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.2% |
| Housing Units | 340 |
Property Tax