Star, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,135 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$471 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Star Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Montgomery Learning Academy
3 miles, S · 2.8star
Green Ridge Elementary
4 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Montgomery Community College
5 miles, W · 1.4star
Randolph Community College
19 miles, N · 1.4star
Sandhills Community College
25 miles, SE · 1.4star
Stanly Community College
26 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Randolph Hospital
22 miles, N · 2.3star
Stanly Regional Medical Center
23 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

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