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City Report · WV

Star City

Pop. 1,960·11th most expensive in West Virginia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$900/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-35.7%
vs US Median
-$1,065
Falling (Monthly)
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Star City · $900
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $900/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$36,000/yr
Local median income
$59,123/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Star City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$703
2 BR
$779
3 BR
$1,064
4 BR+
$1,308
Research median
$779/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$10,800/yr
At $900/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -35.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Star City, WV is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,960
Median income
$59,123
Median age
35.1
Renters
62.7%
Age distribution
12.8%
36.6%
21.3%
16.2%
13.1%
Under 1812.8%
18–3436.6%
35–5421.3%
55–6416.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black5.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian5.6%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
28.6%
18.9%
48.5%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
37.3%
62.7%
Owner37.3%
Renter62.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Star City, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,310 → $59,123
down 3.6%
Population
2,012 → 1,960
down 2.6%
Renter share
47% → 62.7%
+15.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 48.5%
-6.0 pts
Median age
34.2 → 35.1
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,310 in 2021 to $59,123 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 2,012 to 1,960 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 62.7% of households rent today, against 47% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 54.5% to 48.5%.

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By apartment size

Star City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Star City. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Star City, WV

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Star City is $900/mo as of May 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $779/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $703/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,064/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($59,123/yr), Star City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Star City an affordable city for renters?

Star City is considered very affordable for renters. At $900/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($59,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Star City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Star City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $900/mo in Star City. The local median household income is $59,123/yr, meaning the typical Star City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Star City?

Rent in Star City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Star City rent compare to other cities in West Virginia?

Star City is one of the more affordable cities in West Virginia for rent, ranking #11 out of 14 tracked cities at $900/mo.

What percentage of Star City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.7% of Star City households are renters, while 37.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Star City has a strong rental market.

How does Star City rent compare to the national average?

Star City's median rent of $900/mo is $1,065 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within West Virginia, it ranks #11 out of 14 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $900/mo, rent takes ~18% of Star City's median household income ($59,123/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Star City 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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