Livability Score

79
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Joe's Diner
Coffee Shop
Ridgetop Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Isis Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Green Lizard Cycling and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Spices and Beyond
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lille
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Museum
Bowl America
Bowling Alley
Rio Cantina
Nightclub
Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10
Cinema
Herndon Depot Museum
Museum
AMC Worldgate 9
Cinema
NextStop Theatre
Theatre Arts
Reston Community Players - Rehearsal Hall
Theatre Arts
Volcano Island Waterpark
Water Park
Food and Drink (14) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
El Pollo Guapo
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Zoup!
Fast Food
Abbott's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Qwench Juice Bar
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (11) A+
Sterling Community Center
Community Centre
Claude Moore Community Center
Community Centre
Newberry Condominium Association
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Sportrock Climbing Center
Gym
Optimal Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
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Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Westerley Pool House
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Community Center
Community Centre
Westlakes Community Center
Community Centre
Herndon Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cocos Food International Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Bestway
Grocery Store
Fresh World
Grocery Store
Lotte Plaza Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
MOM'S
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
The Boutique Bakeshop
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Amphora Bakery - Herndon
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sterling Community Center Park (temporarily closed)
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cabin Branch Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Discovery Park
Playground
Claude Moore Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (26) A+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Fancy Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
High Up Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Suwanee's Vintage and Handmade Jewelry
Fashion
Prime Mart
Convenience Store
Cutt-N-Up
Hairdresser
IMI Furniture
Furniture
Cascades Pet Depot
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Loudoun International Foods
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sterling.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Nokes Boulevard
Bus Stop
Springlake Court
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Ridgetop Circle
Bus Stop
Windmill Parc Dr
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
INOVA Blood Bank
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Horseshoe Drive
Bus Stop
Signal Hill Plaza/Kohls
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Hyatt Place
Bus Stop
City Center Boulevard
Bus Stop
Waterview Plaza
Bus Stop
NOVA Campus
Bus Stop
NOVA Campus
Bus Stop
Dulles Town Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Palisade Parkway
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Cascades (Community Lutheran Church)
Bus Stop
Sandstone Square
Bus Stop
Brethour Court
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Sterling is 135/100 - which is 24% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B

Sterling crime rates are 1,830 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,609 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
222 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Sterling is $101,079 - which is 53% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$101,079 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad Co 15
Ambulance Station
South Sterling Safety Center (Temporary Location)
Fire Station
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company 11
Fire Station
CareNow Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sterling Park Police Sub-Station
Police
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office - Eastern Loudoun Station
Police
Dentists of Sterling
Dentist
CareNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Brighter Smile Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
Dr. Gloria Dental
Dentist
Giant Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Patient First
Clinic
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic
Artiste Dentistry LLC
Dentist
Regal Dental Care
Dentist
Kincora Fire and Rescue Station
Fire Station
Kincora Safety Center (Station 624/635)
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sterling Safety Center
Police
Fairfax County Fire Station Number 4, Herndon
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Family Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Sterling home prices are $378,700 - which is 52% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$378,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools A-

The Sterling graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (19) A+
Sterling Middle
Sterling Elementary
Guilford Elementary
Sully Elementary
Montessori Childrens House Of Loudoun
Forest Grove Elementary
Dranesville Elementary
The Newton School
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Clearview Elementary
Montessori School Of Herndon
Dulles Montessori School
Dominion High
Loudoun Academy Of Science
Oath Child Development Center
Seneca Ridge Middle
St Joseph Elementary School
Potowmack Elementary
Sugarland Elementary
Herndon Elementary
Countryside Elementary
Al Fatih Academy
Montessori Peace School
Meadowland Elementary
Arris Montessori
High Schools (2) F
Park View High
Herndon High
Dominion High
Potomac Falls High
The Auburn School
K12 International Academy
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ratings A+

Sterling has an overall rating of 90% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C+
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Settling in Sterling 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I remember thinking, when I was growing up, that I never wanted to live in a suburb. “That’s a place for retirees,” I thought. I’m so glad I was wrong. When my family discovered Sterling, we couldn’t have been more happy. We work in Washington, D.C. and we didn’t want ...Read More to raise our children there. While we love the city, it’s definitely a busy, hectic place and we found ourselves craving a bit of quiet after a long day of dealing with traffic and tourists.

Sterling is the perfect solution. It’s about a 45 minute drive to D.C. but it doesn’t feel anything like the city. It’s a smaller suburb, but has plenty of good shopping centers and recreation options. The area is really clean and the restaurants are actually really nice! There are a number of parks which are fantastic to walk around and we’ve never really seen much crime. There are a few houses that should be upgraded, and a few areas that aren’t as “nice” as others, but that’s par for the course in any city. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

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      Sterling Community Center Park (temporarily closed)
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
      Bowl America
      Rio Cantina
      Regal Cinemas Dulles Town Center 10
      Herndon Depot Museum
      AMC Worldgate 9
      NextStop Theatre
      Reston Community Players - Rehearsal Hall

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Domino's
      Virginia ABC
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      El Pollo Guapo

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sterling.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sterling? The cost of living in Sterling is 135/100 - which is 24% higher than Virginia.
      Sterling
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 1,830, which are 5% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,830 per 100k people

      21% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      21% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sterling? The median income in Sterling is $101,079 which is 53% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $101,07983% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,61226% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Giant Pharmacy

      Doctors

      CareNow Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Sterling home prices? Sterling home prices are $378,700 - which is 52% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $378,700105% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,86897% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Sterling have good schools? The Sterling graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      55% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sterling a good place to live? Sterling has an overall rating of 90% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      7 total surveys

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