Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Cliff's Bar
Bar
Dollar General
Discount Store
Forward Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Next Door Store
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sterling.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Sterling is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Sterling crime rates are 2,845 per 100k, which is 42% higher than Michigan
Property Crime
2,196 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
649 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Sterling is $40,625 - which is 20% lower than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$40,625 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Sterling Area Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Sterling home prices are $66,400 - which is 48% lower than Michigan
Home Price
$66,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-9% D-
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Sterling graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Sterling Elementary School
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
Standishsterling Middle School
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
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Sterling Area Facts

  • Sterling has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Sterling crime rates are 42% higher than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Sterling is 5% lower than the Michigan average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sterling? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Cliff's Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Sterling.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sterling? The cost of living in Sterling is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Michigan.
      Sterling
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 2,845, which are 42% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,845 per 100k people

      25% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      25% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Sterling? The median income in Sterling is $40,625 which is 20% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $40,62527% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,44038% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sterling a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Sterling home prices? Sterling home prices are $66,400 - which is 48% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $66,40064% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Sterling have good schools? The Sterling graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Sterling a good place to live? Sterling has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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