Sterling Heights, Michigan

Population 130,414

Sterling Heights is located in Macomb County, MI. The population is 130,414, making Sterling Heights the 2nd largest city in Macomb County and the 4th largest city in the state of Michigan.

There are 37 public schools in Sterling Heights with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sterling Heights is low , and there are 110 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sterling Heights is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sterling Heights property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sterling Heights include Utica, Fraser and Clinton Charter Township.

Sterling Heights Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.9%

Crime Rate

60.68% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 72
  • Violent Crimes: 125
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 69
  • Property Crime: 855
  • Larceny Theft: 714

Registered Offenders

37.72% Lower than national avg.
  • 110 offenders in Sterling Heights
  • 8.43 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

167 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 23
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 136

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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37 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 37 K-12 public schools in Sterling Heights, MI and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Sterling Heights's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

Parkway Christian School

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110 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


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  • 37219 MARIANO DR STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312


  • 37377 CLUBHOUSE STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312


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  • 40515 COLONY DRIVE STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313


  • 9061 SHANNON DR STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48314


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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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108 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sterling Heights, MI issued 108 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 108 permits, 69 were issued for single family homes and 39 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sterling Heights, MI issued 141 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 141 permits, 119 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $787
  • 1 Bedroom: $912
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,165
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,474
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,587

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Environmental Hazards

167 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Sterling Heights, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sterling Heights, MI is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.82 Average
    Sterling Heights, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.1°
  • February 27.92°
  • March 38.57°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 60.86°
  • June 70.34°
  • July 75.32°
  • August 72.92°
  • September 64.02°
  • October 53.68°
  • November 42.15°
  • December 28.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sterling Heights, MI

Earthquakes
Sterling Heights, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sterling Heights, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sterling Heights, MI has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sterling Heights, MI has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sterling Heights, MI: $61,828

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sterling Heights is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.50%
White Collar - 61.50%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Sander Levin
  • Candice Miller

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Sterling Heights, MI

1 Library view all

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