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MI area data

Sterling heights, MI

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Sterling heights.

Population: 133,573 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,092
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$324,592
House Price Index
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$296,469
Median list price
$294,912
Median days on market
18 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
180

Rents

Typical rent
$1,596/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,828/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
34
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.9 in
Annual snowfall
28.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Oakland Troy Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Avg hospital rating
2.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-769 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$3,684
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
305,468
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,080

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

ZIP codes in Sterling heights

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

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