Sterling Town, MA

Living in Sterling Town

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 1
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 27
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 95
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Schools 65
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Residents

8.1k Population +372 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate21%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$121k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more27%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office13%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$360k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$255 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene79%
LP gas5%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Sterling Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 15
Feb 28 3 12
Mar 36 4 10
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 3
Dec 30 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sterling Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling Town, MA

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Trivium School
5 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Sterling Town, MA

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Anna Maria College
11 miles, SW
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Assumption College
11 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sterling Town, MA

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Airports

Airports near Sterling Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
38 miles, NE
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