Housing in Sterling, MI
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$158,075
Sterling vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sterling is highlighted.
Median Home Value
13th%ilemost expensive$84,700show rank
Median Rent
26th%ilemost expensive rent$771show rank
Rent Burden
29th%ilehighest rent burden15.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$84,700
Median Rent
$771
Total Housing Units
185
Vacancy Rate
22.2%
Owner Occupied
84.7%
Renter Occupied
15.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,534
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$771
Housing Types
Single Family86.0%
Multi-Family6.0%
Mobile Home8.1%
The median home value in Sterling, MI is $84,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sterling is $158,075. The median rent is $771 per month (Census ACS). About 84.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 185 total housing units.