Sterling Heights, MI
Living in Sterling Heights
Bikeability5
Walkability7
Commute48
Public Transit9
Affordability62
Public Safety71
Airports50
Hospitals30
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
132kPopulation+2.8k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$886Median Monthly Rent+$206 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling Heights
United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Macomb County29
Property Crime in Sterling Heights
United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Macomb County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling Heights
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling Heights, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling Heights, MI
Parkway Christian School
3 miles, E
St Lawrence Elementary School
3 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
3 miles, N
St Anne Catholic Grade School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling Heights, MI
Walsh College
6 miles, W
Chamberlain University-Michigan
6 miles, W
Rochester University
8 miles, NW
Oakland University
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling Heights, MI
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
4 miles, NE
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
4 miles, NW
The Behavioral Center of Michigan
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sterling Heights, MI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
30 miles, SW
Bishop International Airport
45 miles, NW
Toledo Express Airport
79 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
80 miles, W