Living in Star City, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star City · Census data 2020–2024
Star City has 1,960 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $59,123 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $256,200, the median rent is $1,020/month.
Star City at a glance
- Population
- 1,960
- Median age
- 35.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $59,123State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $256,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Star City a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 58% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
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 $256,200, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
Star City median household income
The median household income in Star City is $59,123 and the income per person is $36,283. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Star City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 37.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.7%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.18
Star City demographics
- Population
- 1,960
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 899
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star City ›
Education in Star City
48.5% of adults 25 and older in Star City have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star City
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Star City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star City | 1,960 | $59,123 | $256,200 | $1,020 |
| Granville | 1,257 | $31,901 | $138,300 | $865 |
| Westover | 4,026 | $60,769 | $178,400 | $1,025 |
| Morgantown | 30,236 | $44,727 | $259,400 | $937 |
| Cassville | 1,149 | $90,478 | $253,000 | — |
| Booth | 129 | $62,813 | $217,500 | — |
| Dunkard | 2,329 | $56,964 | $84,900 | $1,065 |
| Brookhaven | 6,212 | $88,438 | $261,000 | $1,104 |
| Bobtown | 1,066 | $48,233 | $63,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Star City, WV?
The median household income in Star City is $59,123, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Star City?
The median home value in Star City is $256,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Star City?
The median gross rent in Star City is $1,020 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Star City, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 58% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Star City?
The median age in Star City is 35.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Star City?
The average commute to work in Star City is 20 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star City?
The unemployment rate in Star City is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star City?
48.5% 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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