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.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yafa Market & Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
FABO Coffee Art Bar
Coffee Shop
Amelie's Fresh Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Green Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
South Gate World's Greatest Funnel Cakes
Coffee Shop
Funeel Cake Emporium
Coffee Shop
MS Cafe
Coffee Shop
County Fair Funnel Cakes
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Theme Park
AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Cinema
Fred A. Boger Stadium
Stadium
Keffer Stadium at Oddo Field
Stadium
NarroWay Theatre
Theatre Arts
Illuminate Studio
Theatre Arts
Camp Snoopy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wilderness Run
Attraction
Woodstock Whirlybirds
Attraction
Beagle Scout Acres
Attraction
Peanuts Pirates
Attraction
Snoopy's Junction
Attraction
Woodstock Express
Attraction
Intimidator
Attraction
Charlie Brown's Wind-Up
Attraction
Pig Pen's Mud Buggies
Attraction
Camp Bus
Attraction
Kite Eating Tree
Attraction
Harmony Hall Outdoor Patio
Theatre Arts
Flying Ace Balloon Race
Attraction
Peanuts Trailblazers
Attraction
Snoopy vs. Red Baron
Attraction
Ripcord
Attraction
Paladium
Theatre Arts
Plaza Stage
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) C+
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mecklenburg County ABC Store #15
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Tavern 51
Bar
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
TCBY
Sweets
Candy Shop
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Great Wraps
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Nestlé Toll House Café
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Pine Valley Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Super G Mart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Cake Studio
Bakery
Two on Earth Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Bruegger's Bagels
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Compare Foods Supermarket
Grocery Store
Compare Foods
Grocery Store
EarthFare
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Driving Range
Park
Pine Valley Neighborhood Park
Park
Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park
Park
Jack Hughes Memorial Park Playground
Playground
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Park
Pineville Lake Park
Park
Ramblewood District Park
Park
McMullen Creek Greenway
Park
Huntingtowne Farms Park
Park
Ziegler Park
Park
Beagle Scout Acres
Playground
Patrick Park
Park
Our Park
Park
Four Mile Creek Greenway
Park
Pizzo Park
Park
Archdale Park
Park
Seaside Splashworks
Playground
Kiddy Hawk Cove
Playground
Pirate's Landing
Playground
Murtle Turtle Beach
Playground
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Park
Park Road Park
Park
Stream Park
Park
Ballantye's Backyard
Park
Woodside Community Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
PetSmart
Pets
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
World Market
Interior Decoration
Old Navy
Clothing
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Blacklion Furniture
Furniture
Total Cyclist
Bicycle
Circle K
Convenience Store
Robyn’s Fabrics
Fabric
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Tower Place Barbers
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Nails First
Beauty
Doctors Vision Center
Optician
Salon Le Thomas
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lockwood (A+)

2. Elizabeth (A+)

3. Greenville (A+)

4. Druid Hills South (A+)

5. Wilmore (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Sterling.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
South Boulevard at 9716 (Texaco)
Bus Stop
I-485/South Boulevard
Transit Station
I-485/South Boulevard
Bus Stop
I-485/South Boulevard
Bus Stop
I-485/South Boulevard
Bus Stop
I-485/South Boulevard
Bus Stop
Pineville Road at Industrial Drive
Bus Stop
Pineville Road at Industrial Drive
Bus Stop
Polk Street at Morrow Avenue
Bus Stop
Polk Street at Morrow Avenue
Bus Stop
Crump & Westinghouse
Bus Stop
Crump & Westinghouse
Bus Stop
Polk Street at 413
Bus Stop
Polk Street at 400
Bus Stop
Westinghouse & Old Nations Ford
Bus Stop
Westinghouse & Old Nations Ford
Bus Stop
Polk Street at College Street
Bus Stop
Polk Street at Pineville-Matthews Road
Bus Stop
Sharon Road West
Bus Stop
Sharon Road West
Bus Stop
Park & Hunter Ridge
Bus Stop
Park & Hunter Ridge
Bus Stop
Sharon Road West
Transit Station
Pineville-Matthews & Polk
Bus Stop
Main Street at Cranford Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Westover Hills (A+)

2. Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Capitol Drive (A+)

4. Biddleville (A+)

5. Collingwood (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Sterling is 97/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Druid Hills South (A+)

2. Starmount Forest (A+)

3. Oak Forest (A+)

4. Enderly Park (A+)

5. Boulevard Homes (A+)

crime F

Sterling crime rates are 9,222 per 100k, which is 273% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
8,121 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,101 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Hembstead (A+)

2. Wessex Square (A+)

3. Providence Plantation (A+)

4. Sharon Woods (A+)

5. Governor's Square (A+)

employment D

The median income in Sterling is $48,088 - which is equal to North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$48,088 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Third Ward (A+)

2. Sardis Forest (A+)

3. Rain Tree (A+)

4. Seven Eagles (A+)

5. Whiteoak (A+)

health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital
Hospital
Atrium Health Pineville
Hospital
Pineville Medical Plaza I
Hospital
Pineville Medical Plaza II
Hospital
Nolan's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Park Crossing Dentistry
Dentist
Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
AFC Urgent Care Pineville NC
Clinic
Any Lab Test
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - South Division
Police
Charlotte Fire Department Station 20
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station 24
Fire Station
Carolina Medical Associates
Doctor
Aten & Garofalo Dentistry
Dentist
Charlotte Fire Department Station 16
Fire Station
First Aid
Clinic
First Aid
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Novant Medical Group
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Charlotte Fire Department Station 26
Fire Station
CMPD Police Station
Police
Ballantyne Center for Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chantilly (A+)

2. Cherry (A+)

3. Commonwealth (A+)

4. Cotswold (A+)

5. Dilworth (A+)

housing B+

Sterling home prices are $146,250 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$146,250 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
-9% D-
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Sardis Woods (A+)

2. Chantilly (A+)

3. Provincetowne (A+)

4. Harris-Houston (A+)

5. Henderson Circle (A+)

schools F

The Sterling graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Sterling Elementary
Strategic Academy
Pineville Elementary
Quail Hollow Middle
Smithfield Elementary
South Charlotte Baptist Academy
Manus Academy
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary
Starmount Acad Of Excellence
Nations Ford Elementary
Beverly Woods Elementary
Mcalpine Elementary
Brtish International School Of Charlotte
Shining Stars Academy
Anami Montessori School
Montclaire Elementary
Endhaven Elementary
Unity Classical Charter
Waddell Language Academy
High Schools (0) F
Strategic Academy
South Mecklenburg High
Harper Middle College High
South Charlotte Baptist Academy
Charlotte Catholic High School
Manus Academy
Brtish International School Of Charlotte
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Oxford Hunt (A+)

2. University City South (A+)

3. Providence Crossing (A+)

4. Providence Plantation (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westchester (A+)

2. Cotswold (A+)

3. Oxford Hunt (A+)

4. Sardis Forest (A+)

5. Provincetowne (A+)

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Sterling Area Facts

  • Sterling has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Sterling crime rates are 124% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Sterling is 10% lower than the Charlotte average
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sterling? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Driving Range
      Pine Valley Neighborhood Park
      Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park
      Jack Hughes Memorial Park Playground
      President James K. Polk State Historic Site
      Pineville Lake Park
      Ramblewood District Park
      McMullen Creek Greenway

      Entertainment

      Sky Zone Trampoline Park
      AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
      Fred A. Boger Stadium
      Keffer Stadium at Oddo Field
      NarroWay Theatre
      Illuminate Studio
      Camp Snoopy Theatre
      Wilderness Run

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Steak 'n Shake
      McDonald's
      Mecklenburg County ABC Store #15
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      Cook Out
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Sterling.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sterling? The cost of living in Sterling is 97/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
      Sterling
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 9,222, which are 273% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      9,222 per 100k people

      297% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      297% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Sterling? The median income in Sterling is $48,088 which is equal to North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $48,08813% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,97416% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sterling a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      B+ Housing

      What are Sterling home prices? Sterling home prices are $146,250 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $146,25021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12418% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Sterling have good schools? The Sterling graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to 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

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