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Sterling, Massachusetts

Introduction to Sterling, Massachusetts

Sterling, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts and 36 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is 7,257.

Sterling History

Sterling was once a territory of the Nashaway Indians, the most powerful Native American tribe in Massachusetts. The first permanent European settlers in the area resided around the Waushacum lakes during the 1640s, when the area was known as Chocksett. It separated from Lancaster in 1781, and was later renamed Sterling in honor of William Alexander, Lord Sterling, a Scottish Lord who provided support to the colonists during the Revolutionary War.

Sterling and nearby Attractions

  • Danforth Museum of Art
  • Salisbury Mansion
  • Ashland State Park
  • Southwick's Zoo
  • Mulligan's Miniature Golf

Things To Do In Sterling

The Museum of Russian Icons, the Worcester Art Museum, and the National Plastics Center and Museum are some of the local museums. Local parks and recreational areas include Doyle Field, Tower Hill Botanical Gardens and Green Hill Park. Southwick’s Zoo is nearby as well, while local golfers can enjoy a round at the Sterling National Golf Course.

Sterling Transportation

Air transportation is available from Logan International Airport.

Sterling Higher Education

Quinsigamond Community College, Fitchburg State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State College are some of the nearby colleges.

High Points

Sterling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySterling Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sterling People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Sterling Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Sterling Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sterling, MA

Comparing Sterling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use54
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime76
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