Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Izaak Walton Campground & Day Use Area
Park
Shops (4) F
Sterling Auto & Hardware
Home Improvement
Sadler's Home Furnishings
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Sterling.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Sterling is 126/100 - which is 2% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D-

Sterling crime rates are 1,974 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
1,386 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
588 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Sterling is $90,799 - which is 22% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$90,799
A+
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Central Emergency Services, Sterling Station
Fire Station
Creative Abilities Physical Therapy
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Sterling home prices are $301,900 - which is 17% higher than Alaska
Home Price
$301,900
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools D

The Sterling graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Alaska
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Sterling Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings B+

Sterling has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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B+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sterling? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Izaak Walton Campground & Day Use Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Sterling.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sterling a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors