In Sterling, Texas, the median home price is $198,682; median household income is $64,954; the population is 1,468; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 113.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sterling at a glance
Population
1,468
Median Household Income
$64,954
Typical Home Value
$198,682
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
113.4
Avg Commute Time
24.4
About Sterling
Sterling has a population of 1,468. The median home value is $198,682, 35% below the Texas median. Median household income is $64,954 (17% below the Texas median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Sterling
1 town, by population.
Sterling at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sterling?
- Sterling has a population of 1,468 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sterling?
- The median home value in Sterling is $198,682. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sterling?
- Median household income in Sterling is $64,954 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sterling in?
- Sterling is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Sterling?
- Sterling contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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