Star Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
640 Population 147/sq mi density
$59,286 Median Income $35,139 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $135,010 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,286 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $731/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Star Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,286
21% below
$35,139 per capita
Home Value
$83,600
70% below
Zillow: $135,010
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
19% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Star Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
30%
Rent
63%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star Lake 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

Star Lake residents earn a median household income of $59,286 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,139. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Star Lake is $83,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,010. Median rent is $731/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

27.4% of adults in Star Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Star Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population640
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans21.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,286
Per Capita$35,139
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,600
Rent$731
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$135,010
Housing Units466
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,478 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Star Lake was built in 1953.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.