Sterling, Virginia · ZIP 20164

Sterling — ZIP 20164

Sterling (20164) scores 79/100 — Good for Sterling. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $601K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100

Typical home value$601K

Median rent$2,871/mo

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

$601K

Median Rent

$2,871/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,359

Violent Crime

400

Property Crime

2,959

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Loudoun County, Virginia (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
Dominion High	PK–12	1,453	Not reported	Not reported
Park View High	09–12	1,409	Not reported	Not reported
Sterling Middle	06–08	967	Not reported	Not reported
Seneca Ridge Middle	06–08	862	Not reported	Not reported
Rolling Ridge Elementary	PK–05	562	Not reported	Not reported
Forest Grove Elementary	PK–05	529	Not reported	Not reported
Guilford Elementary	PK–05	504	Not reported	Not reported
Sugarland Elementary	PK–05	502	Not reported	Not reported
Sully Elementary	PK–05	476	Not reported	Not reported
Sterling Elementary	PK–05	430	Not reported	Not reported
Meadowland Elementary	PK–05	403	Not reported	Not reported
W.O. Robey High	09–12	59	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

42,694

Median Income

$136K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

35.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20164 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 20164 has a school score of 78/100. 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 20164 is approximately $601K. 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 20164 in Sterling has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. 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.