Housing in Sterling, AK
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$332,360
Sterling vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sterling is highlighted.
Median Home Value
79th%ilemost expensive$346,100show rank
Median Rent
63rd%ilemost expensive rent$1,095show rank
Rent Burden
8th%ilehighest rent burden11.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$346,100
Median Rent
$1,095
Total Housing Units
3,883
Vacancy Rate
29.3%
Owner Occupied
86.0%
Renter Occupied
14.0%
Median Property Tax
$2,378
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,046
Housing Types
Single Family95.5%
Multi-Family1.6%
Mobile Home2.9%
The median home value in Sterling, AK is $346,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sterling is $332,360. The median rent is $1,095 per month (Census ACS). About 86.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1993. There are 3,883 total housing units.