Sterling Heights, MI vs Terrell, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 8.4). Sterling Heights leads in median household income ($75,381 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 133,306 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Sterling Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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