Sterling Heights, MI
Population 133,473 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA. Moving to or from Sterling Heights? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
133,473
Cost of living (RPP)
100.298
Annual avg temp
49°F
Typical home
$306,785
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $78,429 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $260,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,267/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.298 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 106.988, goods 98.817, services 94.69. Source: BEA, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 362.65 as of February 2026. YoY +2.1%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
49°F
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
32.2"
Annual precipitation 35.0". Station: MT CLEMENS ANG BASE, MI US (10.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$306,785
ZHVI YoY
+3.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,544/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Total employment (MSA)
1,900,180
Median wage (annual)
$48,950
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 224,810 | $45,600 |
| Production Occupations | 186,670 | $44,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 165,670 | $40,090 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 160,290 | $36,830 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 153,090 | $30,480 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Warren, MI 6.0 mi · 14 min Detroit, MI 21 mi · 31 min Dearborn, MI 29 mi · 43 min Ann Arbor, MI 57 mi · 1h 11m Toledo, OH 83 mi · 1h 41m Lansing, MI 93 mi · 1h 49m Grand Rapids, MI 163 mi · 2h 59m Fort Wayne, IN 181 mi · 3h 44m Cleveland, OH 190 mi · 3h 43m Akron, OH 209 mi · 4h 7m