Sterling, Charlotte, NC Area Guide

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Sterling Area Facts

  • Sterling has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Sterling crime rates are 38% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Sterling is 10% lower than the Charlotte average
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sterling? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Driving Range
      Pine Valley Neighborhood Park
      Jack D. Hughes Memorial Park
      Jack Hughes Memorial Park Playground
      President James K. Polk State Historic Site
      Pineville Lake Park
      Ramblewood District Park
      McMullen Creek Greenway

      Entertainment

      Sky Zone Trampoline Park
      AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
      Fred A. Boger Stadium
      Keffer Stadium at Oddo Field
      NarroWay Theatre
      Illuminate Studio
      Camp Snoopy Theatre
      Wilderness Run

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Steak 'n Shake
      McDonald's
      Mecklenburg County ABC Store #15
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      Cook Out
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Sterling.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sterling? The cost of living in Sterling is 97/100 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina.
      Sterling
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 6,274, which are 155% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,274 per 100k people

      175% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      175% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Sterling? The median income in Sterling is $48,088 which is equal to North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $48,08813% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,97416% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than 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

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      B+ Housing

      What are Sterling home prices? Sterling home prices are $146,250 - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $146,25021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12418% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Sterling have good schools? The Sterling graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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