Sterling is a practical choice for buyers who want plenty of amenities without paying a premium for a more central Northern Virginia address. The community spans a mix of established neighborhoods, newer developments, townhomes, condominiums, and single-family homes.
Outdoor recreation is readily available. The W&OD Trail provides a regional route for walking and cycling, while Algonkian Regional Park along the Potomac offers golf, trails, picnic areas, boating, and access to the river.
Sterling also benefits from its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the broader technology and business corridor along Route 28 and the Dulles Toll Road. Shopping and dining are plentiful, with larger centers complemented by neighborhood restaurants and services.
For families and professionals alike, the appeal is straightforward: Sterling makes it easy to get where you need to go, while still offering parks, recreation, restaurants, and comfortable residential neighborhoods close to home.
90,758 people live in Sterling, where the median age is 36.2 and the average individual income is $58,912. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sterling, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Interstate Brands Corporation, Cuisine Solutions, and In & Out Market.
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| Dining | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.58 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.75 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.15 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.8 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.73 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Sterling has 29,833 households, with an average household size of 2.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sterling do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 90,758 people call Sterling home. The population density is 4,028 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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