Sterling Heights, MI—48310

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sterling Heights, MI is $2,240, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sterling Heights, MI is 1-bedrooms: $1,810, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,270, 4-bedrooms: $2,560. The most common rental property sizes in Sterling Heights, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.5% and 26.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 43,200, which has remained stable by -0.5% over the past 5 years. Sterling Heights, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.9% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling Heights, MI is a predominantly white area, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sterling Heights, MI is asian, making up 11.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 38.5% of the population in Sterling Heights, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 4.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sterling Heights, MI under the Section 8 program is 11.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Sterling Heights, MI, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.