Sterling, CO · Houses & Market Data

Sterling, Colorado houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Sterling, CO (Logan County) — Census median home value $205,200, county listing prices up about 5.7% over the past year. Market data for Sterling houses and the broader area.

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Sterling, CO is in Logan County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Sterling and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 13,273, with a median household income of $44,242. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sterling at $205,200.

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Market overview

Sterling housing market

Sterling is in Logan County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sterling and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$205,200

Population (Census ACS)

13,273

Median household income

$44,242

County price trend (2025)

5.71% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Sterling market snapshot

Population

13,273

County

Logan County

Median Household Income

$44,242

Median Home Value (city)

$205,200

Median Gross Rent

$1,052/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+5.7%

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Why Sterling

What makes Sterling different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sterling's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $205,200.

County Price Trend

Logan County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.71% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Sterling has an estimated population of 13,273 and a median household income of $44,242, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Sterling's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Sterling

County guide: Logan County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sterling.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Logan County and other Colorado communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Atwood, Padroni, Iliff, Merino, Fleming, Peetz, Crook.

More Colorado cities with market guides: Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Greeley.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hillrose (~26.8 mi), Snyder (~29.0 mi), Haxtun (~29.6 mi), Akron (~31.6 mi), Brush (~34.2 mi), Otis (~34.7 mi), Paoli (~37.8 mi), Saddle Ridge (~38.4 mi), Blue Sky (~39.1 mi), Fort Morgan (~40.3 mi), Morgan Heights (~40.5 mi), Sedgwick (~41.1 mi), Log Lane Village (~41.3 mi), Trail Side (~42.8 mi), Weldona (~44.9 mi), Holyoke (~47.0 mi).

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Census & home facts

Sterling data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

13,273

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$205,200

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$44,242

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,052

County FHFA annual change (2025)

5.71%

Census place type

city

County

Logan County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

7.62 sq mi

Census GEOID

0873935

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Sterling

Schools

School District No. Re-1 Valley — 7 schools, 1,972 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Logan addresses may be served by School District No. Re-1 Valley, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Sterling FAQ

What are houses worth in Sterling, CO?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sterling at $205,200.

How much do houses cost in Sterling, CO?

For owner-occupied houses in Sterling, Census ACS data shows a median value of $205,200. Active listing prices in Logan County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Sterling, CO?

Sterling houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Logan County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Sterling, CO?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sterling's population at approximately 13,273.

What's the median rent in Sterling, CO?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sterling at approximately $1,052 per month.

What is the median household income in Sterling, CO?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sterling at approximately $44,242.

Is the Sterling housing market growing?

Logan County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.71% annual change in 2025.

Is Sterling, CO affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Sterling's median home value at about 4.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Sterling, CO?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest School District No. Re-1 Valley for many Sterling addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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