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Sterling Heights, Michigan houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sterling Heights, MI (Macomb County) — Census median home value $260,700, county listing prices down about 1.7% over the past year. Market data for Sterling Heights houses and the broader area.
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Sterling Heights, MI is in Macomb County, Michigan — this guide covers houses in Sterling Heights and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 133,473, with a median household income of $78,429. Census data puts Sterling Heights houses at a median value of $260,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Macomb County's current median listing price runs $297,450, down about 1.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Sterling Heights housing market
Sterling Heights is in Macomb County, Michigan. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sterling Heights and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$260,700
Population (Census ACS)
133,473
Median household income
$78,429
County price trend (2025)
4.06% 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 Heights market snapshot
Population
133,473
County
Macomb County
Median Household Income
$78,429
Median Home Value (city)
$260,700
Median Listing Price (Macomb County)
$297,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,267/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sterling Heights's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $260,700. Separately, Macomb County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $297,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Macomb County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.06% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sterling Heights has an estimated population of 133,473 and a median household income of $78,429, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sterling Heights's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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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Census & home facts
Sterling Heights data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
133,473
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$260,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$78,429
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,267
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.06%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$297,450
Census place type
city
County
Macomb County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
36.45 sq mi
Census GEOID
2676460
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Sterling Heights FAQ
What are houses worth in Sterling Heights, MI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sterling Heights at $260,700. Macomb County's current median listing price runs $297,450, down about 1.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sterling Heights, MI?
For owner-occupied houses in Sterling Heights, Census ACS data shows a median value of $260,700. Active listing prices in Macomb County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sterling Heights, MI?
Sterling Heights houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Macomb 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 Heights, MI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sterling Heights's population at approximately 133,473.
What's the median rent in Sterling Heights, MI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sterling Heights at approximately $1,267 per month.
What is the median household income in Sterling Heights, MI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sterling Heights at approximately $78,429.
Is the Sterling Heights housing market growing?
Macomb County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.06% annual change in 2025.
Is Sterling Heights, MI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sterling Heights's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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.
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