Sterling, CO

Sterling, CO micropolitan area: Sterling is located east of Denver in Logan County close to the South Platte River . This small city has a population size that hovers around 15,000 people making it one of the largest cities in Northeastern Colorado. Sterling offers many outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails, fishing spots and campgrounds for visitors to explore.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Sterling Metro Area is 5.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sterling Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Sterling Metro Area's cost of living is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sterling Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the Sterling metro area, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Sterling metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 76.8% to 21.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Sterling Metro Area's population is 21,765 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Sterling Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.1%.

SCHOOLS

Sterling Metro Area public schools spend $9,981 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Sterling Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Sterling

It's a good time to buy in Sterling. Home Appreciation is up 8.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sterling is .

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