Signals
Annapolis
Sterling
Climate
78 · Top 22%
vs74 · Top 31%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 5%
vs90 · Top 11%
Housing affordability
76 · Bottom 42%
vs79 · Bottom 48%
Access
94 · Top 42%
vs97 · Top 29%
Economic stability
66 · Top 37%
vs77 · Top 12%
Measured values
| Metric | Annapolis | Sterling | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,720 | 32,411 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $113,860 | $123,303 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $69,520 | $46,481 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,651/sq mi | 5,943/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $548,900 | $526,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,860 | $2,138 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 71.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 35.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 8.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 86°F | 88°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 25°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.0" | 43.2" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 17 mi | 5 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 26.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 43.0 | 35.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Full profiles: Annapolis, MD · Sterling, VA · How this is calculated: methodology