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Star, Idaho, in Ada county, is 11 miles N of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 329 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is part of the Boise City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,795 people people live in Star.
In Star, about 63% of adults are married. Star has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Star had a median family income of $46,458. Overall, families in Star are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Star does not have a large underclass.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Star than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Star, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Star is higher than that of most other communities in Idaho.
In Star, 95% of commuters drive to work.
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