Starke, FL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Robert Garcia Apr 9, 2026

Starke vs Raleigh -which is better?

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $46,291 in Starke. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

6 replies 5 upvotes best-worst

Elizabeth T. Nov 5, 2025

Starke quality of life -am I missing something?

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 5,821 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

6 replies 12 upvotes living

vegas_brooks Aug 27, 2025

How much do you pay for rent in Starke?

I work in education and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $46,291 in Starke. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Starke? Thanks in advance! It's not perfect, but the c...

11 replies 14 upvotes housing

Elizabeth T. Mar 3, 2025

Cost of living reality check -Starke

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. The median home value here is around $200,200, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of wo...

2 replies 14 upvotes housing