Sterling, CO 80751 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sterling, CO—80751

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$239,000

2.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$49,200

3.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

48.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$925

3.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

12.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$850

4.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,200

9.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sterling, CO

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sterling, CO is $239,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.4%. This indicates that home prices in Sterling, CO are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$239,000	2.4%
Single Family	$239,000	2.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sterling, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sterling, CO is $1,060, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sterling, CO is studios: $683, 1-bedrooms: $930, 2-bedrooms: $1,010, 3-bedrooms: $1,190, 4-bedrooms: $2,150. The most common rental property sizes in Sterling, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 46.8% and 24.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$925	$1,060
Studio Rent	$675	$683
1 Bed Rent	$800	$930
2 Bed Rent	$850	$1,010
3 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,190
4 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,150

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.3%

1 Bedroom

24.2%

2 Bedrooms

46.8%

3 Bedrooms

20.5%

4 Bedrooms

4.5%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Sterling, CO

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sterling, CO is 78. This is a increase of 62.0% 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 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$289,000	-9.0%
Listing Count	87	52.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	52.0%
Days on Market	94	48.0%

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Demographics — Sterling, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling, CO has a population of 17,200, which has decreased by -1.4% over the past 5 years. Sterling, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,200	-1.4%
% Under 18	18.0%	-14.7%
% Seniors	18.5%	8.2%
% WFH	7.1%	91.9%
% w/ College Degree	18.0%	-14.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sterling, CO is a predominantly white area, with 73.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sterling, CO is hispanic, making up 19.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.4% of the population in Sterling, CO, and this percentage has increased by 20.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	73.6%	-3.3%
% Black	1.8%	63.6%
% Hispanic	19.1%	15.8%
% Asian	0.3%	-62.5%
% Foreign Born	5.4%	20.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sterling, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 295 mortgage originations in Sterling, CO, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sterling, CO. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	295
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sterling, CO

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	267
Total Units Section 8	157
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	81.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$10	$800	$790
2 Bedroom	$180	$850	$1,030
3 Bedroom	$240	$1,200	$1,440
4 Bedroom	-$350	$1,900	$1,550

Sterling, CO—80751

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sterling, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sterling, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sterling, CO

Demographics — Sterling, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sterling, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sterling, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sterling, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sterling, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Atwood, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.7
Median Home Price	$239,000
Median Household Income	$49,200

Sterling, CO—80751

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sterling, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sterling, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sterling, CO

Demographics — Sterling, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sterling, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sterling, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sterling, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sterling, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Atwood, CO

Merino, CO

Iliff, CO

Otis, CO

Fleming, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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