Sterling, MO

Rent in Sterling

Median Gross Rent

$830

Rent-to-Income Ratio

23.6%

Renter Share

25.4%

Median Renter Income

$34,286

Avg Household Size

2.4

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

2 Bedrooms: $945
3 Bedrooms: $890

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 67.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 28.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 32.9%
20-30% (moderate): 21.1%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 19.3%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 22.8%
Not Computed: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $60,875
Renter Households: $34,286

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 96.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 0.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources