At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$39,523 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
Zillow: $362,563
Median Rent
$1,583/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.7% smoking rate
How Starbuck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starbuck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starbuck a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Starbuck residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,523. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starbuck is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,563. Median rent is $1,583/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
12.6% of adults in Starbuck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starbuck has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$39,523
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$1,583
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$362,563
Housing Units74
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute51 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Starbuck was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
49.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.