Market Report
Sterling, MA Housing Market
The median sale price is $514,950 (-27.2% year over year). Homes are selling in a median of 53 days.
Prices & Activity
Median Sale Price
$515K
-27.2% YoYDays on Market
53
+20 days YoYMonths of Supply
2.5
-0.8 mo YoYActive Inventory
10
Sale-to-List
97.9%
-1.7 pts YoYSource: Redfin Data Center (through Jan 2026)
Median Sale Price — Sterling, MA
Days on Market — Sterling, MA
Growth & Supply
Population
867,788
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Worcester County
Median Household Income
$96K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Worcester County
Renter-Occupied Homes
34.2%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Worcester County
Migration — Worcester County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $78K · out $84K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Worcester County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)
New Construction Permits — Worcester County
1,806 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-4% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,006 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)