Sterling is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The township's population was 1,450 at the time of the 2010 Census. Sterling Township is a hub of maple syrup production, wood products, and farming. Less than 20 minutes from Scranton, Sterling Township is home to professionals commuting to Scranton, East Stroudsburg, and points East. Sterling Business & Technology Park has the potential to offer local professional employment.
The Sterling Business & Technology Park in Sterling Township is a 252 Acre business park whose mission is to create local jobs, attract manufacturing and technology based businesses, and to promote environmentally responsible development, featuring a water recycling system and conservation design.