Livability Score

74
/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 (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Upton House Museum
Museum
MJR Marketplace Digital Cinema 20
Cinema
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Theatre Arts
AMC Forum 30
Cinema
Polish Cultural Center
Museum
Warren Community Center Pool
Water Park
Food and Drink (46) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Gator Jakes
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bozek's Market
Deli
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Mr Pita
Fast Food
Papa Romanos
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Eclipse Burger
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rusty Keg
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Tubby's Sub Shop
Fast Food
Savvy Sliders
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
M Fitness Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Warren Community Center
Community Centre
Fraser Activity Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Meijer
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Meat World Market
Grocery Store
Better Health Market
Health Food
Dream Market
Grocery Store
Max International
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger Marketplace
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Polish Market
Grocery Store
Parks (99) F
Imus Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Dodge Park
Park
Clinton River Park
Park
Kenneth L. Wolf Park
Park
Farmstead Park
Park
Hampiton Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Fairfield Park
Park
Clinton River Park South
Park
Carpathia Park
Park
Jefferson North Playground
Playground
Magnolia Park
Park
Jefferson South Playground
Playground
Swings
Playground
Charlemagne Park
Park
Clinton River Park North
Park
Neighborhood Park
Park
Notre Dame Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Wanda Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Thomas L. Chappelle Park
Park
Joseph E. Delia Junior Park
Park
Riverland Amusement Park
Park
Shops (84) D-
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Eddie's Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sterling Shell
Convenience Store
15 & Mound Pizza & Deli
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sterling Heights.
Public Transit Stops (188)
Stops & Stations
A+
Van Dyke / 17 Mile (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Concentra (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Burlington (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / 17 Mile (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Plumbrook (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Plumbrook (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Willesdon (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Independence (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Independence (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / 16 1/2 Mile (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / 16 1/2 Mile (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Constitution (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Constitution (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Sterling Place (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Sterling Place (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / 18 Mile (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Metro Pkwy (SB)
Bus Stop
Sterling Heights Meijer
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Sonic (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Meijer (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Taco Bell (SB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Public Storage (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke Avenue & 18 1/2 Mile Road
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Brougham (NB)
Bus Stop
Van Dyke / Brougham NS (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Sterling Heights is 103/100 - which is 15% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A-

Sterling Heights crime rates are 1,374 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,168 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
205 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment B

The median income in Sterling Heights is $66,346 - which is 31% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$66,346
C
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (33)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sterling heights Fire station 1
Fire Station
Universal Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Advance Dental Lab
Dentist
Jostock Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Reno Chiropractic
Hospital
Optometry
Hospital
Family Dentistry
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Urgent Care
Hospital
Skowronski Family Dentistry
Dentist
Skowronski Family Dentistry
Dentist
Sterling Heights Urgent Care
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sterling Heights Fire Station No 5
Fire Station
Sterling Heights Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Sterling Heights Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Sterling Heights Fire Station No. 4
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Complete Family Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Sterling Heights home prices are $198,300 - which is 55% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$198,300
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Sterling Heights graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Michigan
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (28) F
Plumbrook Elementary School
Messmore Elementary School
Schwarzkoff Elementary School
Huron Academy Grades K2
Dekeyser Elementary School
Oakbrook Elementary School
Willow Woods Elementary School
Jack Harvey Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Bruce Collins Elementary School
Carleton Middle School
Bozymowski Center
Burr Elementary School
Browning Elementary School
Dresden Elementary School
Havel Elementary School
Warren Consolidated Early Childhood Program
Maple Lane School
Warren Consolidated Community High School
Schuchard Elementary School
Parkway Christian School
Grissom Middle School
Holden Elementary School
St Lawrence Elementary School
Graebner Elementary School
High Schools (13) F
Davis Junior High School
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
Adlai Stevenson High School
Huron Academy Grades K2
Heritage Junior High School
Henry Ford Ii High School
Bozymowski Center
Career Preparation Center
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
Warren Consolidated Community High School
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
Parkway Christian School
Joan C Sergent Instructional Resource Center
Eppler Junior High School
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ratings D-

Sterling Heights has an overall rating of 52% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Sterling Heights Area Facts

  • Sterling Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Sterling Heights crime rates are 31% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Sterling Heights is 15% higher than the Michigan average
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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.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Imus Park
      Splash Pad
      Dodge Park
      Clinton River Park
      Kenneth L. Wolf Park
      Farmstead Park
      Hampiton Park
      Jaycee Park

      Entertainment

      Upton House Museum
      MJR Marketplace Digital Cinema 20
      Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
      AMC Forum 30
      Polish Cultural Center
      Warren Community Center Pool

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Gator Jakes
      Sonic
      Panera Bread
      Culver's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sterling Heights.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Sterling Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Beaumont Medical Center, Sterling Heights
      Family Dentistry
      Optometry
      Reno Chiropractic
      Ascension Urgent Care

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Complete Family Care