Sterling Heights city, Michigan
Sterling Heights city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sterling Heights city is a geographic entity located in Macomb County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 133,931. The land area covers 36.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 133,931 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 51,736 | ±1,021 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 53,607 | ±944 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 51,736 | ±1,021 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,871 | ±371 |
| Median Home Value | $274,300 | ±$4,071 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,292 | ±$51 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,909 | ±$3,056 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,084 | ±$987 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14,676 | ±1,508 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 63,874 | ±1,489 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.9% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 134,342 (2024)
ID: 166734
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
40555 UTICA RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313-4082
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GUS Population: 886,175 (2024)
ID: 166598
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1 S MAIN ST, FL 1, MOUNT CLEMENS MI 48043-2327
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | WARREN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DETROIT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ROYAL OAK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SOUTHFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | HAZEL PARK, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONTIAC, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan
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College Vocational | 0.9 mi away | 40688 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313 |
5869398600
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STERLING HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 40255 DODGE PARK ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48313 |
(586) 446-2665
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U.S. Truck Driver Training School
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 6500 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312-4518 |
5868381268
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UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 7530 AUBURN ROAD, UTICA, MI, 48317 |
(586) 731-4141
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Michigan College of Beauty-Troy
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College Vocational | 5.0 mi away | 3498 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI, 48083 |
2485280303
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ARTHUR J. MILLER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 5460 ARDEN SUITE 303, WARREN, MI, 48092 |
(586) 751-5377
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Carnegie Institute
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College | 5.4 mi away | 550 Stephenson Hwy Suite 100, Troy, MI, 48083 |
2485891078
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FRASER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 16330 EAST FOURTEEN MILE ROAD, FRASER, MI, 48026 |
(586) 293-2055
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Ross Medical Education Center-Warren
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 4237 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI, 48092-4141 |
2485484389
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CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | ONE CITY SQUARE - SUITE 100, WARREN, MI, 48093 |
(586) 751-0770
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT CLEMENS ANG BASE, MI US, located 10.9 miles from Sterling Heights city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 17.9° | 24.8° | 2.22" | 10.6" |
| February | 34.2° | 18.5° | 26.3° | 1.75" | 8.5" |
| March | 43.5° | 25.9° | 34.7° | 2.45" | 5.2" |
| April | 56.3° | 35.9° | 46.1° | 3.36" | 0.7" |
| May | 68.1° | 46.7° | 57.4° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 57.0° | 67.6° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 61.9° | 72.0° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 60.7° | 70.3° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.0° | 53.1° | 63.0° | 3.17" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.5° | 42.5° | 51.5° | 2.82" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.5° | 32.4° | 39.9° | 2.60" | 1.3" |
| December | 36.5° | 24.1° | 30.3° | 2.19" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Utica city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Fraser city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Troy city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Warren city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Madison Heights city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2609976460. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.