Star Junction, Pennsylvania
Among the top 4% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US places
- top 7% for cost of living
- top 11% for comfortable days
Limited data for Star Junction — the figures below are what we have. See Fayette County for a fuller picture.
Star Junction is a small community in Pennsylvania with about 311 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and B for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and monthly rent. It rates lower on air quality and broadband access.
- Median household income in Star Junction is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Star Junction is $690 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Star Junction has a violent crime rate of 831/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Star Junction average around 74°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.7 in
humid 52%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 93% of US places
Monthly Rent$690better than 82% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$113better than 68% of US places
Income Tax3.10%better than 78% of US places
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.4 inbetter than 44% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 75% of US places
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.3better than 74% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 38% of US places
School Quality72.5better than 69% of US places
Violent Crime831/100kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Crime983/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Community
Population31127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age56.789th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2354th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.656th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)13.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability6.1/20better than 40% of US places
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.6%better than 35% of US places
Amenities Nearby160.77better than 65% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 71% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Star Junction an affordable place to live?
- Star Junction is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 93% of comparable areas. Median rent is $690.
- Is Star Junction safe?
- Star Junction is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 831/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 983/100k.
- What is the weather like in Star Junction?
- Star Junction averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 40.9 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Star Junction?
- Public-school quality in Star Junction is above average, scoring better than 69% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.