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Sterling, MI


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Sterling, Michigan

Sterling, Michigan, in Arenac county, is 42 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 127 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village has a population of 533.

The People and Families of Sterling

In Sterling, about 48% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Sterling if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling had a median family income of $36,042.

Sterling Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Sterling. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the village?

Commuting

In Sterling, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Sterling tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sterling Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sterling, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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