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Starke, Florida, in Bradford county, is 24 miles NE of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 38 miles SW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 5,593 people in the city.
In Starke, about 42% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Starke isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Starke had a median family income of $35,093.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,525) in Starke. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 63% of housing in Starke is owner-occupied. The city is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Starke.
In Starke, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Comparing Starke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Starke colleges • Starke travel • Starke mortgages and property.
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