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AK area data

Sterling, AK

Sterling, AK.

Population: 4,091 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,485
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.8%
10-year appreciation
+58.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$366,485
House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
avalanche, earthquake, winterWeather, landslide, tsunami

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
36.0°F
Average high
44.0°F
Average low
28.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
10
Days with Good air quality
119

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Kenai Fjords National Park (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Scooter's Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Soldotna Airport (SXQ) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
5

Migration

Net migration
+188 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$2,064
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
43.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,040
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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