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Sterling, IL, Market Trends

There are 71 active listings and 10 new listings in Sterling, IL.
In Sterling, IL, homes sold for a median price of $159,900 in April 2026.
On average, properties in Sterling, IL sell after 20 days on the market compared to 46 days last year.
55 homes were sold in Sterling, IL in April 2026, up from 65 last year.
Sterling, IL is part of the Whiteside County R-1 School District, with 12 Elementary Schools, 10 Middle Schools, and 12 High Schools.

Sterling, IL Homes For Sale

Sterling Overview

Active Homes

71

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New Homes

10

Open Houses

0

Price Reduced

8

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Sterling, IL Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on May 25, 2026

Schools in Sterling, IL

Sterling, IL hosts 16 public schools with an average rating of 1 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 2 private schools.

School Districts

4

Elementary Schools

12

Middle Schools

10

High Schools

12

Grades:
Elementary
Middle
High

Washington Elementary School

public School, Grades 3-5

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

public School, Grades 3-5

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10

Bi-County Sp Ed HI High School

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Bi-County Sp Ed-HI Middle School

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Bi-County Sp Ed-Jr High School LIfe Skills

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Jefferson Elementary School

public School, Grades PK, K-2

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 LIfe Skills-S

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 LIfe Skills-S

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Bi-County Sp Ed Preschool Program

public School, Grades n/a

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Franklin Elementary School

public School, Grades PK, K-2

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Christ Lutheran School

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

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Bi-County Special Education Cooperative

Sterling Community Unit School District 5

Lee Ogle Regional Office Of Education

Whiteside Regional Office Of Education

Sterling, IL Property Insights

People

People

52% Female/Male
Avg Age is 39 Years Old

School

School

16% with College Degree
87% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $55K
15% in Poverty

Elevation

Elevation

671.45 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

4.49%

Average Tree Covering

May Temperature

May Temperature

63° Fahrenheit

H: 73°F L: 52°F

Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Low

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

Rainfall

44 Inches

Sterling, IL Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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