Sterling, AK Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 2,559 housing units in Sterling.
This represents a 17.4% growth from 2,179 in 1990.
Of those housing units, none were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 2,559 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sterling is about 85.8%.
Sterling's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 34.3%.
Average household size is 2.79 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sterling were built after 1986.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 14% |
| One Bedroom | 18.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 27.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Median year structure was built | 1986 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $120,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $100,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Median year structure was built | 1985 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $596 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.80% |
| Debt Free | 37.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.5% |
