Sterling SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Sterling summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sterling. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sterling is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sterling is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sterling is $642,390.
The median income in Sterling is $123,303.
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sterling Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sterling | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 203 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sterling, VA Weather
The average high in Sterling is 66.0° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 21.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sterling |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sterling Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sterling
The current population in Sterling is 32,411. The population has increased 27.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,411 | 3.7% |
| 2023 | 31,251 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 31,058 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 31,202 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 30,872 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 30,271 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 30,403 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 30,378 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 29,597 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 28,883 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 29,016 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 27,013 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 26,169 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 25,635 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 25,516 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sterling
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Sterling is:
25.7% White with 8,328 White residents.
7.2% African American with 2,343 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
15.1% Asian with 4,902 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 351 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 519 Two Or More residents.
49.2% Hispanic with 15,942 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sterling | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.7% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.1% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 49.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sterling
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Sterling is 47.1% female with 15,267 female residents.
Sterling is 52.9% male with 17,144 male residents.
| Gender | Sterling | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sterling for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Sterling completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Sterling completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Sterling completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Sterling completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Sterling completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Sterling completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Sterling completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sterling completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sterling completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sterling | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sterling, Virginia
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3.0% of households in Sterling earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Sterling earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Sterling earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Sterling earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.5% of households in Sterling earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.0% of households in Sterling earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Sterling earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Sterling earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.6% of households in Sterling earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.4% of households in Sterling earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sterling | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.0% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.4% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
