At a Glance
Median Income
$84,479
$30,204 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
Zillow: $277,140
Median Rent
$896/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
482/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Sturtevant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sturtevant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sturtevant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sturtevant residents earn a median household income of $84,479 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,204. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sturtevant is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,140. Median rent is $896/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sturtevant reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 482/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Sturtevant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sturtevant has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population6,787
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,655/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,479
Per Capita$30,204
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$896
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$277,140
Housing Units2,002
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property482/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary30/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sturtevant was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Batten International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.