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Sterling, IL
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Population: 14,919
Home Price: $92,100
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Overview
Sterling is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 14,919. Sterling has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sterling, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,895
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,778
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Median Age
42.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Male
51.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
48.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Sterling
Illinois
United States
White
85.4%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.0%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.5%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.9%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$92,100
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$573
$721
$801
Family Households
35.0%
35.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.3%
33.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.2%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
38.8%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Sterling
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.3%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.6%
39.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.3%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.0%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.0%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
23.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
33.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Murder
6.9
2.2
3.0
Rape
89.6
43.2
38.0
Robbery
20.7
33.2
40.7
Assault
62.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Sterling
Illinois
United States
Burglary
310.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
2867.0
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
206.8
122.7
167.1
Arson
20.7
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sterling, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
healthy foods
gluten free
beer
food truck
comfort food
red wine
pizza
ingredients
cheese
chefs
quality products
mac n cheese
plantbased ingredients
craft beer
wine
healthy snack
thanksgiving dinner
menu items
plantbased
beverages
football
high school football
fantasy football
college football
teams
video games
classic rock
baseball
little league
nfl
notre dame football
basketball
softball
illini basketball
nfl nba
country music
wrestling
pro wrestling
golf
nba
inspired by
library
nature
commissions
graphic design
collection
drawing
sculptures
suncatchers
theatre
creative
dramaturgy
graffiti
craft
artistillustrator
comic
arts culture
painting
studio
gallery
spending time
video games
books
disc golf
side hustle
comic books
gaming
nerdy
horror movies
pokmon
fishing
fitness
dd
hiking
autos
outdoors
woodworking
memes
hunting
rpgs
with keith yex
sports
classic rock
local news
tv
nfl nba
pro wrestling
quality content
gaming
technology science
comedy
thesportsyex
theatre
creative
lifestyle
arts culture
networking
studio
producer
arts
sports
summer
nature
facilities
fishing
indoors
beach
space
cooling centers
rec
swimming
winter
arts
hiking
backyard
tents
yearround
hunting
photography
pool
black friday
warehouse
local walmart
yard sale
shop local
salvage yard
gift card
food truck
gift cards
walmart
quality products
gas station
farmers market
drivethru
flea market
cart
vendors
online ordering
grocery store
bakery
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