Star City, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,894 Population 3,865/sq mi density
$62,031 Median Income $38,055 per capita
$256,800 Home Value $231,161 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, $989/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Star City, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,031
17% below
$38,055 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
9% below
Zillow: $231,161
Median Rent
$989/mo
15% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
59% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Star City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Star City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
91%
Rent
85%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star City a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Star City residents earn a median household income of $62,031 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,055. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Star City is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,161. Median rent is $989/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

53.6% of adults in Star City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Star City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,894
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,865/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,031
Per Capita$38,055
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A
Home Value$256,800
Rent$989
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$231,161
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation935 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Star City was founded in 1907.
The median home in Star City was built in 1985.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.