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North Star, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,178 Population 1,203/sq mi density
$167,664 Median Income $76,200 per capita
$566,500 Home Value $589,990 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 2,270 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$167,664 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$566,500 home value, N/A/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.7% bachelor's degree or higher

North Star, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$167,664
123% above
$76,200 per capita
Home Value
$566,500
101% above
Zillow: $589,990
Violent Crime
317/100K
17% below
2,270/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.7%
110% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
223%
Home Value
201%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
210%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Star a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.3% (36% below 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.

Safety & Crime

North Star reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,270/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,178
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$167,664
Per Capita$76,200
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545

Housing

A+
Home Value$566,500
RentN/A
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$589,990
Housing Units3,186
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent317/100K
Property2,270/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.