At a Glance
Median Income
$57,813
$18,185 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $249,481
Median Rent
$850/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.2% smoking rate
How Starr Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starr a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Starr residents earn a median household income of $57,813 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,185. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starr is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,481. Median rent is $850/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
26.8% of adults in Starr hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starr has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita$18,185
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,800
Rent$850
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$249,481
Housing Units81
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Starr was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.