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Sterling
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Sterling is a charming small town in central Massachusetts, known for its historic sites, friendly community, and scenic rural landscapes. It's a peaceful getaway ideal for nature lovers and families, offering classic New England charm and outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
3,578
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.44°, -71.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,310
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-29.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
MMN
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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