The story of this market
The typical home in Sterling (CDP), Virginia sells for about $565,000, or $319 per square foot.
Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,138 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Sterling (CDP), Virginia
Sterling's housing market remains stable with a median sale price of $565,000, supported by a strong local economy driven by the technology and data center sectors. While inventory levels are moderate, the area continues to see steady demand from families and professionals attracted to the region's high quality of life and proximity to major employment hubs. Market conditions are currently balanced, reflecting broader regional trends in Northern Virginia.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Sterling (CDP) yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large regional park along the Potomac River offering golf, water activities, and trails, serving as a major outdoor hub for the community.
A major regional shopping and dining destination that serves as a primary commercial anchor for the Sterling area.
Sterling is well-suited for families and professionals who value proximity to the Dulles technology corridor and the airport, offering a suburban lifestyle with access to high-quality public schools and regional parks.
Sterling is served by the Loudoun County Public Schools system, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support, reflecting the broader educational standards of Loudoun County.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Route 28 and Route 7, providing connectivity to the broader Northern Virginia region and the Washington D.C. metro area.
Sterling offers residents access to significant recreational amenities, including the expansive Algonkian Regional Park along the Potomac River and various community parks that provide trails and sports facilities.
The rental market in Sterling is characterized by moderate vacancy rates and steady demand, supported by a diverse housing stock that includes both apartment complexes and single-family rentals.
Sterling's economy is heavily influenced by the technology sector, government contracting, and logistics, largely due to its location within the Dulles technology corridor and proximity to Dulles International Airport.
Sterling benefits from its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the ongoing expansion of data center infrastructure in Loudoun County, which serves as a major economic driver for the region.
Development in Sterling is largely focused on the continued build-out of commercial and industrial space related to the technology sector and regional infrastructure improvements.
Parcels in Sterling are subject to Loudoun County tax levies and are served by the Loudoun County Public Schools district.
Property taxes in Sterling are administered by Loudoun County, which utilizes a uniform real estate tax rate applied to the assessed value of properties as determined by the county's assessment office.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 estimates via Census Reporter and Neilsberg.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.