Jobs & Economy in Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights anchors a real, current dual economy -- Stellantis' EV-production plant and General Dynamics Land Systems' defense-industry campus -- alongside a comfortably above-median household income.
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Learn moreStellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant: a real, current EV anchor
The 5-million-square-foot SHAP is confirmed as Stellantis' first US plant to build a fully electric vehicle, part of a real $406+ million multi-facility Michigan investment announced in September 2024, with 2 million+ cumulative Ram 1500 trucks produced.
General Dynamics Land Systems: a real, distinct defense-industry anchor
General Dynamics Land Systems employs approximately 1,800 people at its Sterling Heights campus, currently developing the XM30, a candidate to replace the Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
A comfortably above-median income base
Median household income ran approximately $79,000 -- comfortably above both Michigan and national medians.
Key takeaways
- Stellantis' SHAP is the company's first US fully-electric-vehicle plant, backed by a $406M+ investment.
- General Dynamics Land Systems anchors a real, distinct defense-industry presence (~1,800 employees).
- Median household income (~$79,000) runs comfortably above Michigan and national medians.
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