Sterling City Property Records in Illinois

Sterling property records describe ownership, assessed value, parcel boundaries, tax history, transfers, liens, mortgages, and other documents tied to real estate in Sterling, Massachusetts. Users can access assessment and parcel information through The Town of Sterling Assessors’ Office, while tax billing/payment details may be available from The Town of Sterling Collector’s Office. Deeds, mortgages, releases, and recorded land instruments are available through Worcester District Registry of Deeds, including online access via its official records portal. For registered land matters, users may need records associated with Massachusetts Land Court procedures. Older local records, vital links to ownership history, or certain municipal filings may also be available through The Town of Sterling Town Clerk’s Office. For legal certainty, users should rely on official municipal offices, the registry of deeds, and court records rather than third-party property websites.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$52,647
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$107,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,524
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$780 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
62%
Population
Population:
14,670

Sterling Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Sterling and the types of offenses included in the available data. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The reported counts show 3 murders, 3 robberies, and 26 assaults in the violent crime categories. Property crimes total 192, with 48 burglaries and 23 motor vehicle thefts reported.

Readers can use these figures to see how reported incidents are distributed across violent and property offenses in Sterling. Each category reflects a specific type of reported crime, which helps readers understand the mix of offenses the city recorded.

Robberies
Robberies:
3
Burglary
Burglary:
48
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
23
Theft
Theft:
121
Assault
Assault:
26
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
14

What Is the Population Profile of Sterling

The Race and Ethnicity data shows how Sterling residents are grouped by race and ethnicity. White residents make up the largest group at 67% (9,871 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 26% (3,782 people) and residents of two or more races at 4% (598 people). Black residents account for 1% (215 people) and Asian residents for 1% (180 people), while other groups make up smaller shares.

White
67%
9,871
Hispanic
26%
3,782
Two + Races
4%
598
Asian
1%
180
Black
1%
215
Other Race
0.16%
24
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Sterling, Ratings Compared Across Illinois B+

Sterling's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Cost of Living receives the highest grade at A, and Commute and Access to Bars follow at A-. Public Schools, Nightlife, Access to Outdoor Activities, and Good for Families are rated B+, while Weather is rated C+. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
A-

How Educated Is Sterling

Sterling's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (39%), Some College (16%), and Associate Degree (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
39%
Some College
16%
Associate Degree
11%
Below High School
10%
Bachelor Degree
10%
Masters Degree
8%
Doctorate
0.52%

When Were Homes Built

Sterling's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (30%), followed by Before 1939 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (23%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
30%
Before 1939
27%
1960 - 1979
23%
1980 - 1999
11%
2000 - Present
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Sterling's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (33%) and 4 Bedrooms (12%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
33%
4 Bedrooms
12%
1 Bedroom
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Sterling's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (22%), 35 - 44 (13%), and 45 - 54 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
22%
35 - 44
13%
45 - 54
12%
25 - 34
11%
Under 10
11%
55 - 64
11%
18 - 24
10%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Sterling

Sterling's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $107,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $780 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Sterling's dynamic real estate landscape.

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