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Sterling, MI
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Population: 471
Home Price: $66,500
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Overview
Sterling is a village in the state of Michigan with a population of 471. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sterling has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sterling, MI
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Per Capita Income
$18,497
$31,154
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,438
$57,833
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
10.5%
10.5%
Age
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Median Age
41.7
42.6
42.3
Gender
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Male
48.0%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Sterling
Michigan
United States
White
93.0%
88.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
4.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.1%
0.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.2%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Median Home Price
$66,500
$148,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$514
$665
$801
Family Households
54.3%
54.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.4%
73.6%
72.9%
Renters
28.6%
26.4%
27.1%
Education
Sterling
Michigan
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.5%
6.4%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
51.2%
51.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.9%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
9.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.8%
14.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Mathematics
NA%
38.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
48.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Murder
NA
2.5
3.0
Rape
NA
61.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
24.5
40.7
Assault
NA
191.5
188.5
Property Crime
Sterling
Michigan
United States
Burglary
NA
195.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1168.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
90.6
167.1
Arson
NA
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sterling, MI
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
bread
beer
delicious
homemade bread
cheese
breakfast lunch
homemade
resturant
tasting
gravy
dessert
sushi
pretzels
wines
beef
kfc
meal
sweets
beverage
vegetables
video games
rugby
swimming
football
rugby league
teams
racing
cricket
cycling
footb
golf
boxing
baseball
volleyball
curling
gaming
coaching
nfl
basketball
beach volleyball
inspired by
bayeux
museum
drawings
collages
portraits
creative
designs
showcasing
fashion
collection
poetry
portrait
blackout poetry
photographs
drawing
artists
graphic designs
beatrix potter
prints
spending time
video games
pokemon
board games
gardening
books
hunting
korvold
bikes
running biking
camping
toys
bathroom selfies
cycling
gaming
nerdy
pokmon
anime
outdoor
creative
fashion
corporate
nextstep
tv
sports
entertainers
booking
educational
theatre
communications
studio
amusement
gaming
civic pride
broadcasting
ent
hub
arts
summer
gardening
swimming
space
natural light
hunting
running biking
sports
camping
cycling
visitors
pool
winter
campground
enrichment
yearround
gardens
facilities
indoor
arts
homeware
local businesses
designs
garage sale
meijers
toys
walmart
soda
reseller
deals
coasters
shein
appliances
gas station
retailers
containers
thrift
coupon
bulk
dealership
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