Living in North Star, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Star · Census data 2020–2024
North Star has 7,834 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $150,733 (77% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $583,700.
North Star at a glance
- Population
- 7,834
- Median age
- 51.6State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $150,733State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $583,700State: $352,000
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Star a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North Star
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Star the median home value is $583,700, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,784 a month in housing costs.
North Star median household income
The median household income in North Star is $150,733 and the income per person is $73,929. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in North Star: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,170
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.58
North Star demographics
- Population
- 7,834
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 3,035
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Star ›
Education in North Star
72.7% of adults 25 and older in North Star have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 28.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Star
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
North Star vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | 7,834 | $150,733 | $583,700 | — |
| Pike Creek | 7,129 | $139,635 | $422,500 | $2,262 |
| Pike Creek Valley | 12,431 | $102,434 | $340,300 | $1,751 |
| London Britain | 3,201 | $194,531 | $554,600 | $1,578 |
| Hockessin | 13,439 | $171,204 | $568,800 | $3,501 |
| New Garden | 11,449 | $120,550 | $546,700 | $1,419 |
| Franklin | 4,448 | $144,403 | $489,100 | $1,904 |
| Newark | 30,330 | $76,912 | $382,500 | $1,654 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
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What is the median household income in North Star, DE?
The median household income in North Star is $150,733, 77% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Star?
The median home value in North Star is $583,700, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
Is North Star, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Star?
The median age in North Star is 51.6 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in North Star?
The average commute to work in North Star is 24 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Star?
The unemployment rate in North Star is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Star?
72.7% of adults in North Star have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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