Living in Sterlington, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sterlington · Census data 2020–2024
Sterlington has 2,229 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $69,007 (14% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $228,400, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Sterlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,229
- Median age
- 35.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $69,007State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $228,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sterlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sterlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sterlington the median home value is $228,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Sterlington median household income
The median household income in Sterlington is $69,007 and the income per person is $29,846. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Sterlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,075
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.28
Sterlington demographics
- Population
- 2,229
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 977
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sterlington ›
Education in Sterlington
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Sterlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sterlington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Sterlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlington | 2,229 | $69,007 | $228,400 | $1,078 |
| Swartz | 4,110 | $67,287 | $199,800 | $1,150 |
| Bastrop | 9,232 | $32,605 | $87,800 | $839 |
| Lakeshore | 3,437 | $48,214 | $166,800 | $1,061 |
| Collinston | 347 | $46,250 | $186,500 | $290 |
| Monroe | 47,004 | $40,505 | $198,900 | $886 |
| Claiborne | 13,308 | $72,420 | $219,200 | $1,206 |
| West Monroe | 12,729 | $49,386 | $192,400 | $826 |
| Brownsville | 4,357 | $35,526 | $74,700 | $857 |
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What is the median household income in Sterlington, LA?
The median household income in Sterlington is $69,007, 14% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sterlington?
The median home value in Sterlington is $228,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Sterlington?
The median gross rent in Sterlington is $1,078 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Sterlington, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 17.3%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sterlington?
The median age in Sterlington is 35.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Sterlington?
The average commute to work in Sterlington is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sterlington?
The unemployment rate in Sterlington is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sterlington?
19.8% of adults in Sterlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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