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Sterling, MA—01564

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$602,000
1.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$136,000
26.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
64
120.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.1%
Median Rent
$2,700
15.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,400
13.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,700
31.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sterling, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Sterling, MA is $602,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.2%. This indicates that home prices in Sterling, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$602,0001.2%
Single Family $621,0001.5%
Condos $466,0004.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$467,0003.1%
    3 Bed
    		$591,0001.7%
    4 Bed
    		$750,0001.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.2%
    1 Bedroom
    4.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.2%

    Rental Trends — Sterling, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sterling, MA is $2,870, with a year-over-year rent change of 15.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sterling, MA is 2-bedrooms: $2,950, 3-bedrooms: $2,700. The most common rental property sizes in Sterling, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.9% and 20.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$2,870
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $2,400$2,950
    3 Bed Rent $2,700$2,700
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    10.0%
    1 Bedroom
    20.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    48.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    7.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.0%

    Property Listings — Sterling, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sterling, MA is 64. This is a increase of 120.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$650,000-16.0%
    Listing Count
    		2333.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%33.0%
    Days on Market
    		64120.0%
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    Demographics — Sterling, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling, MA has a population of 8,110, which has remained stable by 0.7% over the past 5 years. Sterling, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		8,1100.7%
    % Under 18
    		20.1%-10.3%
    % Seniors
    		21.9%25.9%
    % WFH
    		15.3%112.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		53.5%9.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling, MA is a predominantly white area, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sterling, MA is hispanic, making up 5.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.9% of the population in Sterling, MA, and this percentage has increased by 81.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		89.6%-3.7%
    % Black
    		0.9%80.0%
    % Hispanic
    		5.9%28.3%
    % Asian
    		0.2%0.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.9%81.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Sterling, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 164 mortgage originations in Sterling, MA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Sterling, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		164
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Sterling, MA

    Sterling, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		6
    Total Units Section 8
    		6
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,470
    2 Bedroom-$500$2,400$1,900
    3 Bedroom-$380$2,700$2,320
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,560

    Affordability — Sterling, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.8
    Median Home Price$602,000
    Median Household Income$136,000

    Sterling, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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