Sterling, VA

Living in Sterling

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 15
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 35
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 82
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Schools 86
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Residents

30k Population +4.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian16%
Black8%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate19%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$98k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value +$9.1k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$304 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached28%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling

United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Loudoun County14

Property Crime in Sterling

United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Loudoun County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 7
Feb 36 3 6
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 3 1
Dec 37 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sterling, VA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling, VA

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The Newton School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Sterling, VA

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IGlobal University
11 miles, SE
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Hospitals

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Airports

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