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Compare Sterling Heights to Troy

This post compares Sterling Heights, Michigan to Troy, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Sterling Heights (city) Troy (city)
Population 131,996 83,336
Income (median) $50,110 $75,807
Home Value (median) $164,700 $269,800
White 84% 69%
Black 5% 3%
Asian 7% 23%
With Kids 28% 34%
Age (median) 41 42
Rentals 28% 27%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Sterling Heights or Troy?
A: Sterling Heights has a larger population count than Troy: 131996 compared with 83336 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Sterling Heights or in Troy?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Sterling Heights.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Sterling Heights or Troy?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Sterling Heights.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Sterling Heights does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 28% for Sterling Heights versus 27% for Troy.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Sterling Heights may include: Portage, Midland, and Warren.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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