Sterling, Massachusetts
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Community Features

With its fresh blend of rich history and modern flair, Sterling is an inviting and warm place to call home!

Sterling, also known as "Woonkechauxitt", by the Native American tribe (Nashawogg) who had first inhabited the land was settled in 1720. Stunning apple orchards thrived on the fertile soil and thus, apple cider making became the town's first industry! Perhaps you remember the nursery rhyme "Mary had a Little Lamb"? That little tale was based on Mary Sawyer, who in 1814, was followed to school by a white lamb. A student who was visiting from Harvard's Divinity School had written it for her.

Sterling is known for its admirable school system. There are two local elementary schools, and a high school (Wauchusett Regional High School) located in Holden, a town close by. Wauchusett Regional High School boasts a Super Bowl Championship football team. The music department has consistently won Grammy Awards for their amazing music programs! Let's not forget about the Science Seminar. This is a special school enrichment program that is supported by scientists from local companies and universities, where students develop and win national awards for their projects!

Sterling is strategically located on Interstate I90, which connects to Worcester and Leominster. Sterling residents are only two minutes away from Route 2 and the 495 belt around Boston.

Sterling is a majestic and adorable community that has much to offer. Why not make it home today?

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Sterling Demographics

Housing Characteristics

	2003 Number	2003 Percent	2008 Number	2008 Percent
Total Housing Units:	2,763		2,970
Owner Occupied:	2,290	84.94%	2,460	84.92%
Renter Occupied:	406	15.06%	437	15.08%

Median and Average Household Incomes

	1999	2003	2008
Median Household Income:	$69,240	$75,604	$88,172
Median Household Effective Buying Income:		$57,249	$63,814
Average Household Income:	$82,111	$94,783	$107,723

 

Neighborhood Information
Statistics:

Total Area, sq. miles	31.61
Land Area, sq. miles	30.524
Population	7,502
Population density per sq. mile	246

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