At a Glance
Median Income
$167,664
$76,200 per capita
Home Value
$566,500
Zillow: $589,990
Bachelor's Degree+
70.7%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.1% smoking rate
How North Star Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Star's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Star a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Star residents earn a median household income of $167,664 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,200. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Star is $566,500 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,990. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
70.7% of adults in North Star hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Star has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,178
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$167,664
Per Capita$76,200
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$566,500
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$589,990
Housing Units3,186
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.7%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in North Star was built in 1988.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.