Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Living in Sterling
Bikeability54
Walkability47
Commute57
Public Transit64
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports76
Hospitals51
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black38%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$933Median Monthly Rent+$249 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Inland Flooding55
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Strategic Academy
1 miles, N
Alc Mosaic (Mosaic School)
2 miles, N
Charlotte Catholic High School
2 miles, SE
Manus Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, Charlotte, NC
DeVry University-North Carolina
4 miles, NW
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
4 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
5 miles, NW
Queens University of Charlotte
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
0 miles, N
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
1 miles, S
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sterling, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
8 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
82 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
86 miles, NE