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Sterling Heights market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$325K
Median Days on Market
13 days
Active Listings
159

RentCast market data · Macomb County County, Michigan

About Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Sterling Heights is located roughly 18 miles (29.0 km) north of Downtown. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 134,346, placing Sterling Heights as the second-largest suburb of Detroit and the fourth-most populous city in Michigan.

Sterling Heights by the numbers

Population 133,473 · Median age 41.5 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Sterling Heights's median household income of $78,429 compares to $71,149 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Sterling Heights is 41.5 yrs, compared to 40.1 yrs for Michigan and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Sterling Heights is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights's population grew 0.8% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Michigan government

Governor

Gretchen Whitmer

Democrat

U.S. Senators

House Representatives (13)

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Michigan statewide or by congressional district.

Sterling Heights real estate news

Recent news about the Sterling Heights housing market. Source: Google News.

Sterling Heights real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Sterling Heights?
The median home sale price in Sterling Heights, MI is $324,900, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Sterling Heights?
Homes in Sterling Heights sell in a median of 13 days.
What is the cost of living like in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights has a median household income of $78,429, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights has a population of 133,473 with a median age of 41.5 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
How do I sell my home in Sterling Heights?
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