At a Glance
Median Income
$158,043
$63,362 per capita
Home Value
$671,800
Zillow: $1,037,822
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
20.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
5,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Stirling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stirling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stirling 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
Stirling residents earn a median household income of $158,043 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,362. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stirling is $671,800 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,037,822. Median rent is $1,710/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Stirling reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,835/100K.
Education
60.9% of adults in Stirling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stirling has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,868
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,226/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,043
Per Capita$63,362
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$671,800
Rent$1,710
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$1,037,822
Housing Units930
Rent Burden20.3%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property5,835/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation326 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Stirling was built in 1957.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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