City profile
Sterling Heights, MI
Macomb County · Population 133,573
Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County, MI with about 133,573 residents and a typical home value near $274,000. It is 12 miles from Southfield, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$274,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,783
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
30 mi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
133,573
Black population
7.6%
County
Macomb County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 133,573 residents
- Typical home value about $274,000
- 12 miles from Southfield, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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