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Sterling, MA


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Sterling, Massachusetts

Sterling, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles N of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 36 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Sterling has a population of 7,257.

The People and Families of Sterling

In Sterling, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Sterling people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Sterling compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling had a median family income of $76,943. Sterling has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the town than most places. Sterling enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sterling gave more campaign money ($11,650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sterling Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in Sterling. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Sterling, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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