Sterling is a city in Virginia state in USA with a population of 30872 residents.. The poverty rate of Sterling is 5.8%, which is 59% lower than national average. The typical household in Sterling earns $101079 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Sterling, only 79% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sterling remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Sterling, only 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 23% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sterling is 132, which is 32% higher than national average. Median home value in Sterling is $378700 , which is 65% higher than national average. While median income in Sterling remained $101079, which is 50% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.