At a Glance
Median Income
$120,833
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $235,144
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Star a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $120,833 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,468. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below 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 $235,144. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
North Star reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,078/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,833
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$245,000
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$235,144
Housing Units68
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,078/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband66.0%
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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