Sterling is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 8,174 people and just one neighborhood, Sterling is the 204th largest community in Massachusetts.
Housing costs in Sterling are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.
Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Sterling is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Sterling is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sterling who work in management occupations (16.19%), teaching (10.72%), and office and administrative support (8.73%).
Also of interest is that Sterling has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Because of many things, Sterling is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Sterling a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Sterling has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Sterling’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Sterling. 52.82% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Sterling in 2018 was $54,066, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $216,264 for a family of four.
The people who call Sterling home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sterling residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Sterling include Irish, Italian, English, French, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Sterling is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to MA* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Chocksett Middle School
40 Boutelle Road Sterling, MA 01564 |
05-08 | ||
Houghton Elementary School
32 Boutelle Road Sterling, MA 01564 |
KG-04 | ||
* 10 is highest |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 0.0% | |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.0% | |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 0.0% |
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