Star Junction, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
425 Population 363/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $31,884 per capita
$137,000 Home Value $169,007 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$137,000 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Star Junction, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$31,884 per capita
Home Value
$137,000
51% below
Zillow: $169,007
Median Rent
$754/mo
35% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Star Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
49%
Rent
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Star Junction residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,884. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Star Junction is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,007. Median rent is $754/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

4.6% of adults in Star Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Star Junction has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population425
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$31,884
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$754
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$169,007
Housing Units212
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Star Junction was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.