Living in Star Prairie, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Star Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Star Prairie has 674 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $77,188 (about the same as the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $283,500, the median rent is $1,047/month.
Star Prairie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Star Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,188State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $283,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,047/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Star Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Star Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Star Prairie the median home value is $283,500, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,047 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,495 a month in housing costs.
Star Prairie median household income
The median household income in Star Prairie is $77,188 and the income per person is $37,933. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Star Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 315
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.30
Star Prairie demographics
- Population
- 674
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Star Prairie ›
Education in Star Prairie
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Star Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Star Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Star Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Prairie | 674 | $77,188 | $283,500 | $1,047 |
| New Richmond | 10,539 | $88,157 | $285,100 | $1,168 |
| Deer Park | 223 | $66,875 | $184,100 | $694 |
| Somerset | 3,208 | $80,395 | $286,600 | $1,191 |
| Amery | 2,959 | $59,219 | $183,000 | $1,154 |
| Osceola | 2,849 | $53,361 | $230,600 | $946 |
| Marine on St. Croix | 740 | $126,250 | $470,100 | $2,250 |
| Dresser | 1,028 | $80,114 | $196,100 | $1,068 |
| Clear Lake | 957 | $74,000 | $198,700 | $878 |
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What is the median household income in Star Prairie, WI?
The median household income in Star Prairie is $77,188, about the same as the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Star Prairie?
The median home value in Star Prairie is $283,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Star Prairie?
The median gross rent in Star Prairie is $1,047 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Star Prairie, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Wisconsin median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Star Prairie?
The median age in Star Prairie is 41.9 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Star Prairie?
The average commute to work in Star Prairie is 25 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Star Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Star Prairie is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Star Prairie?
15.7% of adults in Star Prairie 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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