Housing in Sterling, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$156,909
Sterling vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sterling is highlighted.
Median Home Value
34th%ilemost expensive$130,200show rank
Median Rent
9th%ilemost expensive rent$618show rank
Rent Burden
21st%ilehighest rent burden14.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$130,200
Median Rent
$618
Total Housing Units
934
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Owner Occupied
75.3%
Renter Occupied
24.7%
Median Property Tax
$2,094
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$685
Housing Types
Single Family87.9%
Multi-Family10.2%
Mobile Home1.9%
The median home value in Sterling, KS is $130,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sterling is $156,909. The median rent is $618 per month (Census ACS). About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 934 total housing units.