Sterling, VA
Living in Sterling
Bikeability24
Walkability15
Commute41
Public Transit35
Affordability22
Public Safety79
Airports92
Hospitals85
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+4.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black8%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate19%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$98kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$359kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$304 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Loudoun County14
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Loudoun County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, VA
Montessori Childrens House of Loudoun
1 miles, W
The Newton School
1 miles, N
Montessori School of Herndon
2 miles, SE
Dulles Montessori School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, VA
Fairfax University of America
11 miles, S
IGlobal University
11 miles, SE
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
12 miles, SE
George Mason University
13 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, VA
Reston Hospital Center
4 miles, SE
Inova Loudoun Hospital
6 miles, NW
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
9 miles, S
Stonesprings Hospital Center
9 miles, SW