At a Glance
Median Income
$46,291
$20,143 per capita
Home Value
$200,200
Zillow: $235,875
Median Rent
$867/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.9% smoking rate
How Starke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starke 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
Starke residents earn a median household income of $46,291 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,143. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starke is $200,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,875. Median rent is $867/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
19.8% of adults in Starke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starke has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,821
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,291
Per Capita$20,143
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A
Home Value$200,200
Rent$867
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$235,875
Housing Units2,586
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation164 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Starke was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.