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Sterling
  • Town in Illinois
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Sterling

#2 in Best Places to Live in Whiteside County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Sterling is a town in Illinois with a population of 14,919. Sterling is in Whiteside County. Living in Sterling offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sterling there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Sterling and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sterling are above average.
    Population
    14,919
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $92,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $727
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      76.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      146.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      431.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,867
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      222.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Sterling

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,778
    National
    $69,021
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