Apartments for rent in Star, ID

Star is a small town in Idaho with a population of slightly less than 8,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children aged 5-14 make up a higher percentage of the population here (25%) than nationally (19%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew younger than most cities in Idaho. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 84% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,121/month, exceeding the state average by $269 a month, relatively high rent costs could be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

There are three primary industries in Star: healthcare, construction, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 19% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Star workers take home an average annual income of around $80,000, around $17,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (19%), Star has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (24%). Further, 5% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 31 minutes, Star's commute time is longer than the Idaho average of about 21 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used. Not many commuters walk to work.