Sterling Heights Apartments and Rentals

Sterling Heights is just about 30 minutes northeast of downtown Detroit in Macomb County. Ranked as one of the safest cities in Michigan, fifth in the nation for home affordability in 2009 by CNN and within the top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family in 2008 by Best Life Magazine, Sterling Heights is the whole package.

Sterling Heights apartments for rent will offer plenty of options for food, entertainment and shopping. More than 3,500 commercial and industrial businesses are within the city, and the number continues to grow. Sterling Heights has maintained a steady population growth, job growth and has a low poverty rate. The city is a prime location for anyone who enjoys traveling, as four major freeways are nearby and two Detroit airports.

Dating back to early American settlers, the Clinton River was always a vital natural resource that contributed to the growth of the area and still does. In the early 1960s, artifacts were found at Holcombe Beach, near the Metropolitan Parkway and Dodge Park Road, proving that Paleo Indians called the area home as far back as 9,000 B.C. Anthropologists say the findings are some of the earliest signs of mankind on North America.

In the 1950s, manufacturers looked to the area for new opportunities outside of Detroit. The Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, LTV Missile Plant and Briggs Manufacturing were the leaders in transition to the area, followed later by plant workers enticed by master planned communities and modern amenities.

Today, Sterling Heights has a population of 129,880, which has grown significantly over the past 10 years. The suburb of Detroit is the third largest in the metro area and fourth largest city in the state of Michigan.

Sterling Heights is a motor city. Ever since the 1950s, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Group LLC have been on the top of list for employers and taxpayers. Of the top 10 taxpayers in the city, combining all other eight doesn’t even equal the amount that one of these companies contributes to the community.

Sterling Heights apartments are only a short ways away from colleges and universities in downtown Detroit and other surrounding towns. The Art Institute of Michigan, Kaplan Career Institute and Stanford - Brown College are all within a short distance.

Sterling Heights is a relatively inexpensive place to live. Rated 5 points lower than the national average overall and 10 points lower for food. The climate is chilly in the winter making the average cost of utilities 2 points higher than the national average.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average cost of apartments for rent in Sterling Heights, Michigan is $809. Similar to most cities, apartments in the downtown area are more expensive than along the outskirts.

There’s no time for boredom in Sterling Heights. From holiday-themed events to yearly gatherings that attract visitors near and far, the city has a vast array of options. The biggest event in the area is Sterlingfest, an art and music fair that happens every year in July or August. Sterlingfest has plenty of options for the entire family to enjoy like rides, games and plenty of food vendors.

Because of the large population of Polish residents of Sterling Heights, the Polish-American Festival is always a hit. The festival began in 1980 and has continued to be a valued tradition for much of Michigan’s Polish population. Visitors enjoy polka dancing, pierogi eating contests and a beer tent every summer.

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