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Crime in Sterling Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sterling Heights. Key points include:
There were 1,692 total crimes in Sterling Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling Heights is 1,271.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling Heights is 229.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling Heights is 1,042.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sterling Heights is -40.00% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sterling Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sterling Heights / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,692 | 1,271.6 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 305 | 229.2 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 15.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 243 | 182.6 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,387 | 1,042.4 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 102 | 76.7 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,050 | 789.1 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 235 | 176.6 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sterling Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sterling Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sterling Heights is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sterling Heights is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sterling Heights is $306,785.
The median income in Sterling Heights is $79,909.
Sterling Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sterling Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sterling Heights | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sterling Heights, MI Weather
The average high in Sterling Heights is 58.9° and the average low is 40.5°.
There are 71.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.3 inches of precipitation each year with 32.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sterling Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sterling Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sterling Heights
The current population in Sterling Heights is 133,573. The population has increased 3.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 133,573 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 133,473 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 133,744 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 134,062 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 132,296 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 132,476 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 132,470 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 131,996 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 131,674 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 131,139 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 130,604 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 130,209 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 129,887 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 129,736 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 129,687 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sterling Heights
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Sterling Heights is:
76.2% White with 101,731 White residents.
7.4% African American with 9,918 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 162 American Indian residents.
9.2% Asian with 12,337 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 224 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 478 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 4,700 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 4,023 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sterling Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.4% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sterling Heights
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Sterling Heights is 51.2% female with 68,446 female residents.
Sterling Heights is 48.8% male with 65,127 male residents.
| Gender | Sterling Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sterling Heights for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sterling Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sterling Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sterling Heights, Michigan
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4.5% of households in Sterling Heights earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Sterling Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Sterling Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Sterling Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Sterling Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Sterling Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Sterling Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Sterling Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Sterling Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Sterling Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sterling Heights | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
