Living in Star, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star · Census data 2020–2024
Star has 14,745 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $97,936 (26% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $564,300, the median rent is $1,924/month.
Star at a glance
- Population
- 14,745
- Median age
- 40.3State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $97,936State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $564,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,924/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Star a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Star
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Star the median home value is $564,300, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,924 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,962 a month in housing costs.
Star median household income
The median household income in Star is $97,936 and the income per person is $41,260. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Star: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,519
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.80
Star demographics
- Population
- 14,745
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 5,251
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star ›
Education in Star
34.9% of adults 25 and older in Star have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Star vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Caldwell | 66,516 | $73,058 | $367,300 | $1,264 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Emmett | 8,275 | $58,750 | $342,000 | $1,042 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Star, ID?
The median household income in Star is $97,936, 26% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Star?
The median home value in Star is $564,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Star?
The median gross rent in Star is $1,924 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Star, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Star?
The median age in Star is 40.3 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Star?
The average commute to work in Star is 28 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star?
The unemployment rate in Star is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star?
34.9% of adults in 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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