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Sterling, OH

Sterling, OH.

Population: 1,923 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sterling, OH is $295,339 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,500 after a median 19 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$295,339

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$295,339
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
-2.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2023)
$362,241
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$234,500
Median list price
$339,950
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+40.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$753/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,082/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, hail, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (15.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (26 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Hilty Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
43
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, UNION HOSPITAL, LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-243 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,600
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,610
Average weekly wage
$1,160
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SterlingState medianUS median
Typical home value$295,339$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$234,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market19 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,600$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sterling, OH?
$295,339.
What is the median sale price in Sterling, OH?
$234,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sterling, OH?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Sterling, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,082/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sterling, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, hail, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Sterling, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sterling, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sterling, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Sterling, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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