Introduction
Welcome to Sterling Heights, Michigan

 Sterling Heights, Michigan is the fourth most populous city in the state, with 3,500 companies and great entertainment opportunities available for all ages. Sterling Heights is the fastest growing city in Michigan with a population of over 100,000. The community is known for its great neighborhoods and schools, along with a variety of churches and parks.





Feel safe raising your kids in Sterling Heights, as it was awarded the 9th safest city to live in the United States according to FBI statistics. Population Connection, a Washington based company, named Sterling Heights the ninth best suburban city to live in the United States. Sterling Heights has 28 parks with nature and hiking trails, gorgeous landscaping, and recreational fields. With the Detroit Zoo and wildlife parks in the Sterling Heights area, along with city festivals, children will grow up with a learned sense of community that they can take with them for life. 





Adults will appreciate all Sterling Heights has to offer as well. The city has job opportunities in numerous fields, and easy access to major expressways for commuters to and from Detroit and its’ surrounding areas. Sterling Heights holds value to the fact that they are home to 3 of the top 25 “Fortune 500” companies, including Wal-Mart, Ford Motor Company, and the Chrysler Corporation. 





Appreciate “home” for all its worth in Sterling Heights. Many opportunities are available in family housing, including dozens of varieties for every income, style, and lifestyle choices. The residents of Sterling Heights show great pride of ownership in their homes. The city attributes their great sense of community to their residents who show respect and class to one another, no matter what the circumstance may be.  The median price for a home in Sterling Heights is $181,000 with a household income of $60,494.




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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 129,502
Population Density 3,534 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 65,779
Male Population 63,723
Median Age 37.87 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 59%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Distance to ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 5 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College BAKER COLL OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP
Distance to BAKER COLL OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP 6 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 48,612
Family Households 33,676
Average Family Size 3.33
Average Household Income $69,357
Median Household Income $73,661
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 59%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.56
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.55
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.50
Murder Risk (County) 0.27
Rape Risk (County) 0.92
Robbery Risk 0.28
Assault Risk (County) 0.73
Property Risk (County) 0.65
Burglary Risk (County) 0.47
Larceny Risk (County) 0.74
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.90

Environment

Average July High Temperature 81.8° F
Average January Low Temperature 18° F
Annual Precipitation 32.24 inches
Air Pollution Index 99% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY
Distance to DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY 30 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team DETROIT PISTONS
Distance to DETROIT PISTONS 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
UTICA ADULT EDUCATION CENTERADULT EDUCATION7600 18 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
CARLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 88900 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
FLYNN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82899 FOX HILL DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
GRISSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 835701 RYAN RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BEMIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 912500 19 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 911311 PLUMBROOK RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
JEANNETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 940400 GULLIVER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
HERITAGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 937400 DODGE PARK RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
UTICA CENTER MATH SCIENCE & TECHVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL14200 CANAL RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL - PERFORMING ARTS9 - 1212901 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
HENRY FORD II HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1211911 CLINTON RIVER RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
STERLING HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1212901 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
ADLAI STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL10 - 1239701 DODGE PARK RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
CAREER PREPARATORY CENTERVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL12200 15 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
HATHERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 535201 DAVISON ST, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
HOLDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 537565 CALKA DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
WILLOW WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 511001 DANIEL DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 537555 CAROL DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
ANGUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53180 HEIN DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
MARGARET BLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 514100 HERITAGE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54900 SOUTHLAWN DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
FILLMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 58655 IRVING DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
MESSMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 68742 DILL DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
HARVEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 641700 MONTROY DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
HURON ACADEMYK - 611401 METROPOLITAN PKWY, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612900 GRAND HAVEN DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
GRAEBNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 641875 SAAL RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
HAVEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 641855 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 641460 RYAN RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
DEKEYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 639600 ATKINSON DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
DRESDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 611400 DELVIN DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
SCHUCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62900 HOLLY DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
MAGAHAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 644700 OLEANDER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
WALSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 638901 DODGE PARK RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
ROSE KIDD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 638397 GLADSTONE DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
STERLING CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 1233380 RYAN RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BROWNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612500 196 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
OAKBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 612060 GREENWAY DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
PLUMBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 639660 SPALDING DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
SCHWARZKOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 68401 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 842681 HAYES RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 1214500 METROPOLITAN PKWY, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA2405 METRO PKWY STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA39100 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSBESTBANK STERLING HEIGHTS3995 E 14 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCHARTER ONE2270 16 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCHARTER ONE5775 E 14 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCHASE38219 MOUND RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCHASE40880 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCHASE5601 METROPOLITAN PKWY STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCOMERICA BANK1915 E 14 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSCOMERICA BANK4200 17 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSFLAGSTAR BANK37070 MOUND RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK2229 METROPOLITAN PKWY STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSKEY BANK38093 MOUND RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSPEOPLES STATE BANK3801 METROPOLITAN PKWY STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
BANKSTCF BANK40700 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
GOLFPLUM BROOK GOLF CLUB13390 PLUMBROOK RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
GOLFSUNNYBROOK GOLF7191 17 MILE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
HOSPITALSST JOHN ACC COMMUNITY CTR34628 DEQUINDRE RD # 2 STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
HOSPITALSBON SECOUR COTTAGE HOME MED43900 SCHOENHERR RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
HOSPITALSSURGERY CENTER OF MICHIGAN44650 DELCO BLVD # 200 STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
HOSPITALSPEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE42141 MOUND RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
ART AND MUSEUMSOLD GARAGE8000 FORD COUNTRY LN STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
48310525$163,000$167,405
48312501$153,000$154,475
48313439$155,000$159,921
48314311$171,843$193,113
Displaying 1-10 of 50 in $5-200k range
No Low Ball Offers, Price Is Close To What Bank Will Accept. Totally Updated In 2005 This Huge Colonial Is Highlighted W/granite Counters, Stainless Appliances & Cherry Cabinets In This Wonderful Kitchen. New High End Flooring & Marble Tile In Master Bath. Freshly Painted In Neutral Tones. Amazing Professionally Finished Basement W/5th Bedroom. A True Motivated Sell, Will Consider All Written Offers. [1
 14937 Elrond
 Sterling Heights, MI 48313
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$199,000

Great Curb Appeal On This Nicely Landscaped 4 Bdrm, 2 1/2 Bth Colonial. This Home Has New Windows & Door Wall Leading To Beautiful Newer Deck & Fenced Backyard. Newer Carpeting On Main Floor, Great Open Floor Plan W/lots Of Space & Main Floor Office. Corporate Addendums.
 4248 Coplin
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$189,900

Brick Ranch, Basement, Garage, Three Bedrooms, Location, Location, Proof Of Funds Must Be Less Than Thirty Days Old, Emd Must Be Certified Funds,. Offers Must Be Submitted Complete And All Items At One Time.  [1
 14939 Merlot Dr
 Sterling Heights, MI 48312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$185,000

3 Bdrms, Great Rm W/brick Fireplace, Open Floor Plan, Dining Rm, Open To Kitchen Oak Cabinets, Center Island, Tons Of Counter Space, Large Master W/master Bath, Freshly Painted Basement, Block Windows, Private Fenced Backyard, Updated Roof & New Furnace 8/08. [1
 40207 Gulliver
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$180,000

All Sizes Are Approximate.  Vacant And Ready For Immediate Possession, This 3 Bedroom Ranch With Newer Roof, Windows, Furnace And Central Air.  Baths Have Been Updated, Hardwood Floors Throughout Most Of The House, Huge Deck, Large Shed, Mostly Finished Basement, Great Neighborhood And Includes A Home Warranty.
 5573 Bryan
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$179,900

Country Living In The City! Approx 1/2 Acre Private Lot! A Must See!!! Updtd 3 Bdrm, Brick Ranch W/att Gar & Open Concept Flr Plan* Freshly Painted W/neutral Decor T/o*beautiful Hdwd Flrs* Updtd Kit W/stone Backsplash* Berber Carpet* Nat Frplc* Prof  Fin'd Bsmnt  W/sep Office, Recessed Lights & Berber Carpet* Newer Front Door* Replaced Windows, Roof, Furn, C/a, H2o, Sump Pump, Vinyl Trim, Gutters & Garage Door. Excl: Lr & Mstr Bdrm Wiow Sheers/valances
 39623 Academy
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$179,900

End Unit Ranch With Slate Floor In Kitchen. Finished Basement. Deck Off Kitchen. Vaulted Ceiling In Great Room With Gas Fireplace. Hardwood Floor In Foyer. Open Floor Plan. First Floor Laundry.
 11426 Patricia
 Sterling Heights, MI 48314
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$175,000

Open Floorplan - 3 Bedroom Brick Ranch In Sterling Heights. Cathedral Ceilings In Great Room With Gas Fireplace Opens To Kitchen And Living Room. Hardwood Floors In Great Room, Living Room, And Bedrooms. Ceramic In Kitchen & Entry. Large Finished Rec Room In Bsmt W / Full Bath, Jacuzzi Tub, Pedestal Sink & Glass Block. Updates Last 7-8 Yrs Include: Furnace, Ac, Garage Door & Opener, Bathroom Sinks. Lease Option Avail.
 2317 Fox Hill
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$175,000

Immaculate Ranch With Great Central Location. Features Include: Traditional Living Rm. Spacious Eat-in Kitchen W/new Floors & Walk In Pantry. Family Rm Has Vaulted Ceiling, Wood Burning Fireplace W/brick Surround & Door Wall To Rear Deck. Spacious Bedrooms W/ceiling Fans. Finished Basement With Tons Of Storage. Premium Lot.
 37529 Juniper
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$174,900

Beautifully Maintained. Large Formal Living & Dining Rms. Updated Kitchen W/breakfast Rm. Spacious Family Rm W/frplc. Four Large Bedrooms W/large Closets. Great Finished Bsmt W/full Bathroom, Rec Rm & Plenty Of Storage. First Flr Laundry Rm. Nicely Landscaped W/large Patio. A Pleasure To Show.
 5099 Amherst
 Sterling Heights, MI 48310
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$173,900
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