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Star Prairie, WI


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Star Prairie, Wisconsin

Star Prairie, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 32 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 574.

The People and Families of Star Prairie

In Star Prairie, about 58% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Star Prairie, with the many large families there. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Star Prairie had a median family income of $49,000. Home offices are common in Star Prairie.

Star Prairie Housing

In Star Prairie, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Star Prairie, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Star Prairie Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Star Prairie People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Star Prairie, WI

Comparing Star Prairie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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