Sterling, Charlotte, NC

Living in Sterling

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 47
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 64
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 26
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Schools 15
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Residents

14k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black38%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$180k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$933 Median Monthly Rent +$249 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K14%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26

Property Crime in Sterling

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 44 4 1
Mar 51 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 68 3 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling

Inland Flooding55
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sterling, Charlotte, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling, Charlotte, NC

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Strategic Academy
1 miles, N
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Manus Academy
2 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Sterling, Charlotte, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sterling, Charlotte, NC

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Airports

Airports near Sterling, Charlotte, NC

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