Name: Sterling Heights, MI
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Living in Sterling Heights, MI

Ranks better than 74% of areas Follow

Population

132,296

Median Age

40.7 Years

Sterling Heights Area Facts

Sterling Heights has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Sterling Heights crime rates are 36% lower than the Michigan average
Cost of living in Sterling Heights is 15% higher than the Michigan average

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What do the locals think about Sterling Heights?

100%

Family friendly

36%

Public transit is accessible

27%

Walkable to grocery stores

91%

Yards are well-kept

100%

Lots of parks

18%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

91%

A quiet area

91%

Sense of community

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Sterling Heights Reviews

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This is a very corrupt city. 0.5 rating By Anonymousanon ( Dec 19, 2017) The overall citizens are okay however the corruption within the city officials is insane. There is corruption in the police department,city council,Mayor and from city workers lowest to the top. The taxes are far too high in every area with little to nothing to show for it. ...Read More Read Less

Crappy place bad people 1 rating By Meghan A ( Oct 31, 2017) Crime in this city is unbelievable. People here just stick up noses and ignore it. The roads are the worse I have ever seen. Going down hill fast. ...Read More Read Less

Sterling Heights - A Nice Place to Live in Michigan 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) As a born and raised Michigander, I feel very "authentic" in offering my two cents on the city of Sterling Heights. It's a great city to live within, but not without its economic woes. As you know, Michigan depends on the auto industry and right now many people are hurting within ...Read More Sterling Heights from losing jobs. If you're relocating for business purposes, think twice before coming to Michigan.

Sterling Heights offers Lakeside Mall and Partridge Creek to shop at. Teenagers have taken over Lakeside Mall, and Partridge Creek is the "classier" place to shop. There are many restaurants to eat at in Sterling Heights, some great ones are the Hamlin Pub and Boston's. Sterling Heights is a good place to raise a family, if you do have a secure job in the area. There are many great schools to choose from and many religious churches and synagogues in the area. The majority of the city is Christian.

Macomb Township is located right near Sterling Heights, and offers some great renowned high schools to choose from. Lutheran High North is a great choice, along with Dakota High School, if you have teenagers in the household.

All around, I really enjoy eating out in Sterling Heights and at any restaurant on Hall Road. Overall, Sterling Heights is a great city to live in! Read Less

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Sterling Heights - A Nice Place to Live in Michigan 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) As a born and raised Michigander, I feel very "authentic" in offering my two cents on the city of Sterling Heights. It's a great city to live within, but not without its economic woes. As you know, Michigan depends on the auto industry and right now many people are hurting within ...Read More Sterling Heights from losing jobs. If you're relocating for business purposes, think twice before coming to Michigan.

Sterling Heights offers Lakeside Mall and Partridge Creek to shop at. Teenagers have taken over Lakeside Mall, and Partridge Creek is the "classier" place to shop. There are many restaurants to eat at in Sterling Heights, some great ones are the Hamlin Pub and Boston's. Sterling Heights is a good place to raise a family, if you do have a secure job in the area. There are many great schools to choose from and many religious churches and synagogues in the area. The majority of the city is Christian.

Macomb Township is located right near Sterling Heights, and offers some great renowned high schools to choose from. Lutheran High North is a great choice, along with Dakota High School, if you have teenagers in the household.

All around, I really enjoy eating out in Sterling Heights and at any restaurant on Hall Road. Overall, Sterling Heights is a great city to live in! Read Less

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Sterling Heights, MI

Sterling Heights is the fourth-largest city in Michigan, a surprising fact to those who live, work and play in this close-knit, family-friendly community. Nestled 16 miles northeast of downtown Detroit, Sterling Heights is the perfect home base for people who want to retreat to peaceful suburban surroundings after experiencing the vitality of the Motor City.

As you explore the suburbs of Detroit, you'll find cost of living values that range from remarkably low to nearly exorbitant. Fortunately, the cost of living in Sterling Heights is comparable to the rest of the country. This includes housing prices, which remain similar to the national average. If you don't want to commit to home ownership, you can expect your monthly rent in Sterling Heights to be on par with the national average also.

Sterling Heights is mostly residential, made up of a collection of quiet subdivisions that welcome singles, families, young professionals and retirees. These quiet streets are perfect for enjoying a quiet stroll or a family bike ride. With more than 25 parks found within the city, chances are that your home in Sterling Heights will be a short jaunt away from the play structures, picnic areas, athletic fields and green spaces that these facilities offer.

Metro Detroit is the hub of the U.S. automotive industry, and it is this industry that keeps the economy of Sterling Heights robust. General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and several automotive suppliers are headquartered in the region, employing many residents. The cutting-edge designs and technology of these American legends are often seen first on the streets of Metro Detroit.

In Sterling Heights, everyone is welcomed like a member of the family. Residents have plenty of chances to meet and mingle at community events held year-round. Music-lovers look forward to Music in the Park, a free concert series held at the Dodge Park Amphitheatre weekly during the summer months. The Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair is a much-anticipated event featuring art exhibits, three performance stages, a carnival and food galore! The annual Memorial Day Parade, "A Sterling Christmas" festival and the SterlingScapes V Exhibition round out the list of family fun found in Sterling Heights throughout the year.

While Sterling Heights has plenty to offer on its own, you will likely want to venture to downtown Detroit or other communities in the Metro area. Are these destinations easy to access from Sterling Heights? The resounding answer is yes! Sterling Heights is well-connected to Interstate 75, which runs through several Metro Detroit hotspots on its way to downtown Detroit. While public transportation is sparse in Sterling Heights, rideshare services are a popular way for residents to travel to destinations throughout Metro Detroit.