City profile · Idaho · Census ACS 2023

Star, ID

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Star - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

13,231
Residents
$91,318
Median income
$498,900
Median home
$1,655
Median rent (state)

Star - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Star lands in the 72nd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

72nd
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
65th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Star, ID

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 13,231 residents in Star, a small town within Idaho. Star households earn a median of $91,318 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.8%. Typical homes in Star are valued around $498,900, and the median resident age is 40.6 years. 33.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1,078 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 244% from five years earlier.

Living costs in Idaho run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Idaho at 95.5 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,655 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Idaho's average monthly utility costs around $170 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 71.7 out of 100 (High).

Population

13,231 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Idaho

Median Household Income

$91,318 /yr

Poverty 7.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

95.5 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Idaho average

How does Star compare to other US cities?

Where Star sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 72% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 65% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Star's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Idaho, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

72ndIncome percentile

72nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Star's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$498,900 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Star $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Star, ID Star, ID's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Star, ID-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Star, ID median $91,318/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Star, ID's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Star, ID. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
13,231
Median Income
$91,318
Median Home Value
$498,900
Median Age
40.6
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,000 residents15,000 residents20,000 residents25,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,488 residents 20,874 residents ▲ +81.7%
Star's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,078
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1,078
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
81.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 313
2020 589
2021 760
2022 761
2023 778
2024 1,078

Permit volume increased 244% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.8%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
19.8%

Based on 6,242 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Idaho - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$170
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Idaho state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Idaho state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Star sits in

Cost of Living Index
95.5
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,655/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
71.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Idaho

Jerome
12,689 people
Blackfoot
12,628 people
Garden City
12,483 people
Burley
11,721 people
Chubbuck
15,900 people
Hayden
16,021 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Star's 13,231 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

La Grange Park, IL
13,227 people
Accokeek, MD
13,226 people
Fernandina Beach, FL
13,239 people
California, MD
13,223 people
Waconia, MN
13,223 people
Newton, NC
13,223 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Star's $91,318 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Vinings, GA
$91,308 median income
Prien, LA
$91,300 median income
Fairfield, VA
$91,354 median income
Glen Cove, NY
$91,355 median income
Stockton, GA
$91,359 median income
Washington, IL
$91,360 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Star, ID Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Star, ID - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.7% 9.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.6% White 85.7% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 9.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Star compares to nearby Idaho cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Star (this city) 13,231 $91,318
Jerome 12,689 $65,343
Blackfoot 12,628 $69,091
Garden City 12,483 $66,859
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ID NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Star, ID?

What is the population of Star, ID? +

The population of Star, ID stands at 13,231 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Star, ID? +

In Star, the typical household earns $91,318 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Star? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Star; the closest available measure is the Idaho state average, a cost of living index of 95.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Idaho vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Star, ID? +

The median home value in Star is $498,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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