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Star, NC


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Star, North Carolina

Star, North Carolina, in Montgomery county, is 40 miles S of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 61 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 807 people people live in Star.

The People and Families of Star

In Star, about 49% of adults are married. The people of Star spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Star had a median family income of $32,083.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($200) in Star than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Star Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Star, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in North Carolina. Star isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Star, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Star strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyStar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Star Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Star Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Star Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Star, NC

Comparing Star to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime37
Low Violent Crime35
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