Star City, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,894 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$877 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
2
Morgantown Metro Area
2
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
1
Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 28
Feb 3 13 31
Mar 4 10 39
Apr 4 3 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 4 42
Dec 3 11 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 7%

Schools

Suncrest Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Suncrest Middle School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
North Elementary School
2 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Hospitals

West Virginia University Hospitals
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
Mon Health Medical Center
2 miles, E 4.1 star
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW 2.3 star
Washington Health System Greene
19 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
52 miles, NE 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
59 miles, N 3.2 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
113 miles, S 1 star