Living in Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights is a city in Michigan, United States, home to 132,052 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #111 of 6,227), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #284 of 12,111), remote workers (top 3%, #180 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sterling Heights
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Detroit, 28 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:02; in late June it sets around 3:13.
How Sterling Heights ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #540 of 11,898 | #34 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #302 of 9,771 | #7 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #587 of 8,006 | #48 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #440 of 6,237 | #39 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,200 of 9,474 | #28 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,342 of 9,474 | #45 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,034 of 10,762 | #19 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #334 of 4,537 | #4 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #302 of 4,444 | #3 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #588 of 3,053 | #3 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #180 of 7,271 | #3 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #111 of 6,227 | #1 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #318 of 3,933 | #3 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #318 of 8,006 | #16 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #1,006 of 12,111 | #24 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #472 of 4,114 | #4 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,458 of 7,271 | #25 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,585 of 9,474 | #65 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #2,475 of 18,063 | #135 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,881 of 16,523 | #90 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 57 | #3,779 of 18,063 | #188 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #910 of 16,523 | #15 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #304 of 21,167 | #6 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #284 of 12,111 | #27 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,520 of 6,413 | #53 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,586 of 12,111 | #23 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #428 of 4,750 | #9 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fraser (Michigan) 8 km
- Clinton Township 9 km
- Shelby (Michigan, 74,099 residents) 10 km
- Warren (Michigan) 10 km
- Troy (Michigan) 10 km
- Center Line 11 km
- Clawson 11 km
- Roseville (Michigan) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.