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Star City, West Virginia is 54 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Monongalia county. The population of the town is 1,366.
In Star City, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Star City are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.
In 2000, Star City had a median family income of $37,500. The people of Star City can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.
Among Star City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Star City, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Star City offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in West Virginia.
In Star City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Star City offers good access to public transportation. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Star City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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