Sterling, Virginia · ZIP 20165

Sterling — ZIP 20165

Sterling (20165) scores 74/100 — 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 $753K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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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 index67/100

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$753K

Median rent$2,600/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

$753K

Median Rent

$2,600/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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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
Potomac Falls High	09–12	1,662	Not reported	Not reported
River Bend Middle	06–08	1,137	Not reported	Not reported
Countryside Elementary	PK–05	648	Not reported	Not reported
Potowmack Elementary	PK–05	568	Not reported	Not reported
Lowes Island Elementary	PK–05	528	Not reported	Not reported
Horizon Elementary	PK–05	510	Not reported	Not reported
Algonkian Elementary	PK–05	457	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

34,210

Median Income

$183K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20165 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 20165 has a school score of 67/100. 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 20165 is approximately $753K. 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 20165 in Sterling has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.