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Living in
Star.
About
Life in Star
Star is a community of 13,231 people in Idaho. The median household income is $97,936, and median home values are around $564,300. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Star at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+84.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Star: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Star, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.8%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.7%
of households
Married Couples
67.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Star
In Star, home values are 35% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,512
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $582,851 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below ID average
Unemployment in Star and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ada County, which includes Star, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Star: Ada County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ada County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Star is about 3% of Ada County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Star Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Boise City, ID metro area
Commute27.5 min avg
How Star residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Star, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, which covers Star, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
144.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
325.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ada County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ada County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ada County, which includes Star, the most common type is heavy snow, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ada County, county-wide
Star is about 3% of Ada County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ada County, which includes Star, is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ada County, county-wide
Star is about 3% of Ada County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Star has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.3"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 1.37" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.04" |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 1.26" |
| Apr | 65°F | 36°F | 1.06" |
| May | 74°F | 44°F | 1.37" |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.73" |
| Jul | 93°F | 57°F | 0.26" |
| Aug | 92°F | 56°F | 0.20" |
| Sep | 81°F | 47°F | 0.36" |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 0.80" |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 1.17" |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 1.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Star
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Star's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Nampa
St Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Nampa
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.3 mi away · Meridian
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Star
Star's student/teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Star (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 6,459 students · in-state tuition $3,854 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,214 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,041 students · in-state tuition $39,190 · 65% graduate · median earnings $57,623 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,024 students · in-state tuition $41,990 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,370 (10 yrs after entry)
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
12.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $19,506 · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Star
Star has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Star
Ada County District - Star Branch
10706 W State St Ste D, Star
Cities Near Star
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Star FAQ
Is Star, Idaho safe?⌄
Star is policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 326 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Star, Idaho?⌄
Ada County, which includes Star, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Star, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Star is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from