139th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Sterling Heights, MI
A typical home in Sterling Heights costs about $1,487 a month, 22.3% of the median household income of $79,909. That makes Sterling Heights the 17th most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 139th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,292
- Median home value
- $274,300
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,681
- Of income on housing
- 22.3%
Sterling Heights against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,292 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $274,300 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,681 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $79,909 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 22.3% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 17th most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Sterling Heights
The towns around Sterling Heights, each with its own page.
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
- Madison Heights Rent $1,176 · Home $199,100 129th most affordable in the metro
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Warren Rent $1,225 · Home $193,400 167th most affordable in the metro
- Clinton Township Rent $1,194 · Home $225,000 130th most affordable in the metro
- Shelby Township Rent $1,346 · Home $354,500 131st most affordable in the metro
- Fraser Rent $843 · Home $215,900 134th most affordable in the metro
- Utica Rent $1,131 · Home $231,100 181st most affordable in the metro
Living in Sterling Heights
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- Sterling Heights crime rate From Sterling Heights's own police reports
- Sterling Heights cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling Heights The last 12 months
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- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Sterling Heights city guide Pros, homes and city services
Sterling Heights cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Sterling Heights, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Sterling Heights takes 22.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 139th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Sterling Heights?
The median gross rent is $1,292 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 7% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Sterling Heights?
Owners put the median home value at $274,300, 10% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,681 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Sterling Heights?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Sterling Heights home at $1,487 a month calls for about $59,000 a year. The median household here earns $79,909.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Sterling Heights. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.