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    Star City

    #1 in Best Places to Live in West Virginia
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        A
      4. Nightlife
        A+
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        A
      8. Weather
        C
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B+
      Star City is a with a population of 2,012. Star City is in Monongalia County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Star City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Star City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Star City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Star City are highly rated.
      Population
      2,012
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $217,200
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,001
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        47%
      • Own
        53%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        262.6
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        105
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        105
        500.1
      • Theft
        367.6
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        0
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        5%
      • 10-17 years
        4%
      • 18-24 years
        17%
      • 25-34 years
        26%
      • 35-44 years
        9%
      • 45-54 years
        7%
      • 55-64 years
        14%
      • 65+ years
        18%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        28%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        27%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        19%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        22%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        4%
        11%
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      Working in Star City

      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $61,310
      National
      $69,021
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