Population
Severn
58,041
Sterling
31,251
Median Income
Severn
$130,627
Sterling
$125,753
Home Value
Severn
$465,600
Sterling
$508,400
Rent
Severn
$2,082
Sterling
$1,979
Crime Rate
Severn
N/A
Sterling
N/A
Cost of Living
Severn
183.4
Sterling
189.8
Avg Temp
Severn
N/A
Sterling
N/A
Unemployment
Severn
5.1%
Sterling
4.7%
How Similar Are Severn & Sterling?
Sterling is Severn's #2 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Severn
58,041
Sterling
31,251
Severn has a 46% larger population than Sterling.
Political Leaning
Severn
41.7%
Sterling
40.4%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 3% difference.
Unemployment
Severn
5.1%
Sterling
4.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 8% difference.
Median Income
Severn
$130,627
Sterling
$125,753
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Severn
$465,600
Sterling
$508,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Severn
30.6%
Sterling
24.6%
Severn has a 19% higher education than Sterling.
Demographics
Severn
41.6%
Sterling
39.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Severn
183.4
Sterling
189.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Severn and Sterling share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Severn
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Sterling
Severn leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Severn leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSevern scores 141.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 192.2 in Sterling. Severn has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,511 vs $2,015 in Sterling (25% lower). Severn has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,857 vs $2,246 in Sterling (17% lower).
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Fair Market Rent (1BR)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)
Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSevern has a median property tax of $3,943 vs $4,359 in Sterling (10% lower). Sterling has a median home value of $508,400 vs $465,600 in Severn (8% higher). Severn has a vacancy rate of 3.1% compared to 3.3% in Sterling.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Severn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSevern: 33,441 vs Sterling: 18,678 for labor force. Severn has a per capita income of $56,802 vs $46,400 in Sterling (22% higher). Severn has a work from home of 15.5% compared to 12.9% in Sterling.
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Labor Force
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Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Severn leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSevern has a bachelor's degree or higher of 30.6% compared to 24.6% in Sterling. Severn has a high school diploma or higher of 45.0% compared to 37.7% in Sterling.
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Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSevern has a population of 58,041, about 1.9x the size of Sterling (31,251). Sterling skews younger with a median age of 34.8 vs 36.8.
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Severn
Sterling
Healthcare — Sterling leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSterling: 4 vs Severn: 3 for with emergency services. Sterling: 4.0 vs Severn: 3.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Severn leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSevern has a public transit of 2.8% compared to 1.1% in Sterling. Severn has a work from home of 15.5% compared to 12.9% in Sterling. Severn has a drive alone of 72.9% compared to 66.8% in Sterling.
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Airports
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