Median Income
$57,907
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$84,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$925
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
44% lower than US avg
How Union Star Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population510
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density1,962/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,907
Per Capita$26,205
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.0%
Commute84 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent$925
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$166,155
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity37.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute84 min
Broadband74.0%
Is Union Star a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Union Star receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Union Star offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Union Star is $57,907, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 84 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Union Star is $84,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Union Star has a population of 510 with a density of 1,962 people per square mile. The median age is 26.6 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).
Population
26.6yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Union Star vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Union Star vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Union Star is $57,907, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 84 minutes.
Income: Union Star vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,907 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $26,205 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 83.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
The median home value in Union Star is $84,500, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg). 65.8% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,155.
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,500 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,155 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
Property Tax
In Union Star, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Union Star vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Union Star vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9806°N, 94.5944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |