At a Glance
Median Income
$120,833
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $250,758
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
16.7% 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
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Star residents earn a median household income of $120,833 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,468. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Star is $245,000 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,758. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
28.0% of adults in North Star hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Star has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,833
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,000
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$250,758
Housing Units68
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in North Star was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.