Sterling, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
8,000
Population Density
261
Labor Participaton
66.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
49.1%
Median Household Income
$102,500
Median Individual Income
$51,502
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$77,953

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$340,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,270
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,133
Housing Units
2,825
People who reside in Sterling live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
85%
Apt, Condo, Other
15%
Analysis

Income

Households in Sterling earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 70% higher per household.

Housing

Sterling has a median house price of $340,500. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Sterling is 25% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 15%

Demographics

The median age in Sterling is 45. Sterling has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Sterling ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Sterling Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 340,500 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 2,133 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,270 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.7% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 13% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 261 885 93
Personal Comparison
Sterling Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 102,500 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 51,502 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 77,953 60,923 46,881
Median Age 44.7 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 66.1% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 49.1% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Sterling, MA
261
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Sterling is comparable to that of a Rural Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics