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Star
  • Town in North Carolina
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Star

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C+
    3. Housing
      grade C+
    4. Nightlife
      grade C
    5. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade B
    8. Weather
      grade B+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    12. Commute
      grade B

    Star is a town in North Carolina with a population of 1,351. Star is in Montgomery County. Living in Star offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Star and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Star are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $116,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $482
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      118.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      118.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      118.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,891.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      34%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      28%
      national  11%

    Working in Star

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $35,313
    National
    $69,021

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