Sterling
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Great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Peace & Quiet
- Neighborly Spirit
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
Not great for
- Public Transport
- Nightlife
- Eating Out
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
- Country Lovers
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Sterling
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Sterling is a little cowboy town along eastern I-70"
My nephew went to school in Sterling for equestrian studies. He is from Westcliffe so when he came to the "big city" he fit in just fine. Sterling is a windy, cold place in the winter and hot windy spot in the summer. Not a dream spot, no mountains and sorry but not that great of company either. Dusty interstate living, struggling to feed the animals before dawn and dusty prideful men. I'd much rather rope in Westcliffe and that's what he did after he graduated. There is something so significantly better about Colorado west of the front range versus east out into the plains, once you get east of I-25 area and lose sight of the mountains you might as well be in Nebraska or Kansas.
Pros
- real cowboys and cowgirls;)
Cons
- largest correctional facility in the state located here
Sterling
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A nice town in between Denver and Nebraska"
I've had the pleasure of staying in Sterling several times and always felt the laid back, relaxed atmosphere of the place. With just under 15,000 residents it's a small town feel with enough businesses and amenities to keep people here. The median home price is $96,000, well below the state average. The median income is just under $35,000 which is also well below state averages.
The rec center here has a great outdoor swimming pool with slides, and the usual things indoors such as weight room, fitness classes, etc. There are also some very nice parks here. The town has a museum, a small airport, a hospital, and many restaurants and businesses. As you drive through the town you can see some really neat old brick building mixed in with new businesses along the way.
The feeling in this town is family centered, with a lot of community spirit. The schools here are average in comparison to other schools in Colorado based on testing scores. There is also a junior college located in Sterling.
I would recommend this town for families with kids. It has a great laid back feel to it and many of the residents have been here for generations.
The rec center here has a great outdoor swimming pool with slides, and the usual things indoors such as weight room, fitness classes, etc. There are also some very nice parks here. The town has a museum, a small airport, a hospital, and many restaurants and businesses. As you drive through the town you can see some really neat old brick building mixed in with new businesses along the way.
The feeling in this town is family centered, with a lot of community spirit. The schools here are average in comparison to other schools in Colorado based on testing scores. There is also a junior college located in Sterling.
I would recommend this town for families with kids. It has a great laid back feel to it and many of the residents have been here for generations.
Pros
- everything you need is right here
- laid back, family type of atmosphere
Cons
- largest correctional facility in the state located here
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
- Country Lovers
