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Sterling, IL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Sterling is $146,298, 549th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $859 a month.
- Typical home value
- $146,298
- 549th of 696 in IL
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +4.6%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 65.1%
- IL: 67.1%
Typical home value in Sterling
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Sterling |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $146,298 |
| Dec 2025 | $143,477 |
| Dec 2024 | $138,099 |
| Dec 2023 | $131,395 |
| Dec 2022 | $125,775 |
| Dec 2021 | $117,457 |
| Dec 2020 | $112,786 |
| Dec 2019 | $104,541 |
| Dec 2018 | $91,105 |
| Dec 2017 | $97,494 |
| Dec 2016 | $99,511 |
| Dec 2015 | $101,032 |
| Dec 2014 | $99,051 |
| Dec 2013 | $96,831 |
| Dec 2012 | $99,822 |
Over five years, Sterling prices changed +25.2%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Whiteside County, IL
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $696 | +3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $755 | +5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | $945 | +3.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,237 | +2.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,242 | +2.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Sterling, IL?
- The typical home value in Sterling is $146,298 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
- How much is rent in Sterling?
- The median rent in Sterling is $859 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $945.
- Are home prices going up in Sterling?
- The typical home value in Sterling changed +4.6% over one year and +25.2% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Sterling compare with the rest of Illinois?
- Sterling has the 549th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.