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Sterling County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$249K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.566
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$249K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,571 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1990
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.66%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.2%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,395
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

How Sterling County compares

By median home value, Sterling County is the 85th most expensive of 250 counties in Texas, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Texas.

Home values in Sterling County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$160K$435K
counties in Texas ranked by median home value
#TexasMedian valueHomes
1Blanco County$654K7,924
2Kendall County$613K22,166
3Llano County$590K18,289
4Gillespie County$577K15,334
5Glasscock County$531K387
6Hamilton County$522K5,289
7Collin County$510K370,127
8Comal County$489K83,103
9Burnet County$488K27,122
10Travis County$482K384,118
11Austin County$456K15,765
12Denton County$451K309,142
13Parker County$449K60,628
14Rockwall County$420K45,100
15Wilson County$418K18,662
16Somervell County$412K3,811
17Williamson County$411K232,545
18Bandera County$397K14,976
19Fayette County$388K12,126
20Hood County$387K31,907
21Wise County$387K32,795
22Fort Bend County$387K299,248
23Kerr County$385K24,563
24Erath County$385K16,030
85Sterling County$249K566

250 counties in Texas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Sterling County market

How many homes are there in Sterling County, TX?

Sterling County, TX contains 566 residential properties, with a median of 1,571 square feet, built around 1990. The median TopHap Estimate is $249K.

How does Sterling County, TX compare to the rest of Texas?

By median home value, Sterling County, TX is the 85th most expensive of 250 counties in Texas. Its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Texas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sterling County, TX?

85% of homes in Sterling County, TX are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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