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Sterling Heights, Michigan by the numbers
According to the FBI, Sterling Heights had 2.2 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 47% lower than the Michigan rate (4.2). The median household income is $79,909 and the median home value is $274,300. Population: about 133,573 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sterling Heights?
In 2025 the Sterling Heights Police Department reported 295 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.2 per 1,000 people. That is 47% lower than the Michigan rate (4.2), and 33% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,547 offenses (11.5 per 1,000; Michigan: 12.6). Violent crimes rose 22% between 2021 and 2025 (242 to 295).
| Offense (2025) | Sterling Heights count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 295 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 47 | 0.35 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.07 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 237 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,547 | 11.5 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 87 | 0.65 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,250 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 210 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Sterling Heights changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 242 | 1,120 | 2 |
| 2022 | 273 | 1,571 | 2 |
| 2023 | 222 | 1,464 | 1 |
| 2024 | 305 | 1,388 | 1 |
| 2025 | 295 | 1,547 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Sterling Heights Police Department's own reports.
How does Sterling Heights compare with Michigan?
The median household income in Sterling Heights is $79,909, close to the Michigan median ($72,875). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $274,300, and half of renters pay more than $1,292 a month. About 133,573 people live on 36 square miles of land, roughly 3,665 per square mile. The city lies in Macomb County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sterling Heights | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,573 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,909 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,300 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,292 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.8% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Sterling Heights?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Macomb County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Sterling Heights?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Sterling Heights city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Sterling Heights?
Inside the city limits there are 35 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Tricentennial State Park and Wetzel Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sterling Heights
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Sterling Heights city limits, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Dunham's Discount Sports #9104 (Sterling Heights), Solutions International INC (Sterling Heights) and Underdog Equipment LLC (Sterling Heights).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Sterling Heights city limits: Buscemi's (Sterling Heights), Najors Liquor & Delicatessen (Sterling Heights), Napa Valley Beverage Company (Sterling Heights), Stardust Liquor Shop (Sterling Heights), Sterling Square Liquor (Sterling Heights), Sterling Woods Party Shoppe (Sterling Heights), The Grapevine (Sterling Heights), The Liquor Book (Sterling Heights) and 2 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Sterling Heights city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sterling Heights?
In 2025, Sterling Heights had 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (295 reported), 47% lower than the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 11.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sterling Heights?
$79,909 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Sterling Heights?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $274,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Sterling Heights?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Macomb County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Troy, MI (6 mi) · Warren, MI (6 mi) · Royal Oak, MI (8 mi) · Rochester Hills, MI (9 mi) · St. Clair Shores, MI (9 mi) · Southfield, MI (14 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Macomb County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Sterling Heights city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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