Sterling Heights, Michigan · ZIP 48314

Sterling Heights — ZIP 48314

Sterling Heights (48314) scores 57/100 — Fair for Sterling Heights. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $369K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$369K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$369K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,936

Violent Crime

2,486

Property Crime

9,450

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Macomb County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Dresden Elementary School	PK–06	420	34%	55%
Burr Elementary School	PK–06	490	22%	36%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

21,379

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

47.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48314 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48314 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48314 is approximately $369K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48314 in Sterling Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.