Living in Star City, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star City · Census data 2020–2024
Star City has 386 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median rent is $866/month.
Star City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Star City at a glance
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 50.7State: 38.1
- Median rent
- $866/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Star City a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Star City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Star City the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,113 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Star City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 203
- Owner-occupied
- 44.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.1%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.19
Star City demographics
- Population
- 386
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 176
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star City ›
Education in Star City
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Star City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star City
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Star City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star City | 386 | — | — | $866 |
| Winamac | 2,473 | $47,083 | $147,600 | $742 |
| Royal Center | 919 | $51,818 | $83,800 | $828 |
| Kewanna | 533 | $36,528 | $77,300 | — |
| Lake Bruce | 163 | $31,750 | — | — |
| Buffalo | 947 | $89,934 | $125,000 | — |
| Monterey | 143 | $39,149 | $82,500 | $628 |
| Leiters Ford | 183 | $43,798 | $331,400 | — |
| Hartz Lake | 312 | $45,360 | — | — |
More for people moving to Star City
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How much is rent in Star City?
The median gross rent in Star City is $866 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Star City, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Star City?
The median age in Star City is 50.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Star City?
The average commute to work in Star City is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star City?
The unemployment rate in Star City is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star City?
3.6% of adults in Star City 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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