Sterling, IL
Whiteside County County · Illinois
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Sterling based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Sterling
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 60Income: 35Home Value: 11Safety: 100Education: 18Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42
Quick Stats
Population
14,670
2023 ACS
Median Income
$52,647
2023
Median Home Value
$107,800
2023
Median Rent
$780
2023
Median Age
42.6
Unemployment
4.8%
Cost of Living Index
84.1
100 = national avg
Sterling, IL is a city in Whiteside County County, Illinois. With a population of 14,670, it is one of the communities in Illinois. The median household income is $52,647. The median home value is $107,800, and the median rent is $780. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Sterling.
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