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Sterling, Utah

town · Sanpete County

At a glance

281
Population
$243,800
Median home value (all homes)
20% below U.S. median
$398,001
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,094/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$66,359
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
17.7 min
Average commute
91.4%
Homes with broadband
92.65%
Locations with fiber available
8.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college103 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates10.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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