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Compare Sterling Heights vs Troy on cost, climate, safety, and daily life

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Sterling Heights

Michigan

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Michigan

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General Info
Population132,05283,280
Elevation614 ft(187 m)748 ft(228 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$297,847
$441,647
Median Rent
$1,563
$1,760
Median Income$75,381$89,583
Rent Burden25%24%
Climate & Risks
Sunny DaysN/A270 days/yr
Avg. HighN/A58°F
Comfort ScoreN/A45/100Mixed
Temp SwingN/A49°F
Annual RainfallN/A36"(91 cm)
Annual SnowfallN/A14"(36 cm)
Air QualityN/A
AQI 41 (Avg)10 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score77 / 10083 / 100
School Rating8.1/109.4/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 6%Cable: 100%
Fiber: 11%Cable: 100%
Demographics
Median Age41.2 years39.4 years
College Educated31%24%
Remote Workers11%8%
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