Sterling Township, PA
Living in Sterling Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability61
Public Safety99
Airports28
Hospitals39
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+475 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas17%
Utility gas2%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Wayne County2
Property Crime in Sterling Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Wayne County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling Township, PA
St Gregorys Academy
8 miles, NW
Gregory the Great Academy
12 miles, SE
Navtivity Miguel Schl-Scranton
12 miles, W
Nativity Miguel of Scranton
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling Township, PA
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
13 miles, W
Moses Taylor Hospital
14 miles, NW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
14 miles, NW
Wayne Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sterling Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
16 miles, W
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, S
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
67 miles, NW
New York Stewart International Airport
68 miles, E