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Sterling, VA
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Population: 31,202
Home Price: $403,700
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Overview
Sterling is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 31,202. Sterling has a hot summer and mild winter 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:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sterling, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$39,589
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$110,915
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Median Age
34.4
42.8
42.3
Gender
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Male
51.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
48.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Sterling
Virginia
United States
White
44.4%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.9%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
16.1%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
19.8%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.9%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$403,700
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,754
$1,085
$801
Family Households
56.7%
56.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.5%
21.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
74.0%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
26.0%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Sterling
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.3%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.6%
19.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.4%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
24.7%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
77.9%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
71.2%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
36.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.3
40.7
Assault
NA
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Sterling
Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
194.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.6
167.1
Arson
NA
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sterling, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
catering services
beer
food wine
hot dog
wine
indian food
food truck
spicy food
red wine
quality products
craft beer
hot dogs
wine tasting
dining experience
famous toastery
whole foods
imbibing
ice cream
countryside
booze
high school football
sports teams
boston sports
philly sports
chicago sports
video games
sports broadcasting
cleveland sports
football
country music
college football
nfl
teams
nfl mlb
takingthepoints
gaming
baseball
food wine
golf
mlb
nft
fashion design
fine art
nature
multidisciplinary designer
comics
art prints
painting
nfts
fashion
composition
collection
creative
creative writing
comic
drawing painting
photography
performing arts
portraits
podficsaudiobooks
spending time
spare time
sports cards
video games
board games
baseball cards
single dad
gaming
writer critic
pokmon cards
geek culture
casual gamer
autos
books
pc gamer
movies comics
ccgs
comic geek
anime
comics
local news
sports
technology science
nfl mlb
takingthepoints
gaming
digital marketing
pro wrestling
nfl nba
ncaa football ncaa
mlb nba
tiktok inquiries jjtakingthepointscom
government politics
video production
geek culture
marketing
networking
awardwinning
mlb nhl
educational
sports
science technology
space
northern virginias
wildlife
outdoor living
nature
summer
arts
aviation
astronomy
photography
beach
bicycling
facilities
cultural practices
fishing
youlive
pool
lakes
free shipping
delivery service
egift cards
food truck
coffee shop
quality products
packaging
whole foods
online store
retail
shipping
lowes
ship internationally
harris teeter
affordable prices
poshmark
holiday gifts
retailer
lastminute items
gas stations
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