The Town FilesStar City, West Virginia
Town in Monongalia County · population 1,779 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,200
- Household income
- $59,123
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 35.1
Star City is a town of 1,779 people in Monongalia County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $256,200, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of West Virginia towns, more vibrant than 99% of West Virginia towns, hipper than 99% of West Virginia towns.
How Star City ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Star City is worth $256,200, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $59,123, which is more affordable than 5% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,020 a month. 37.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Star City | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,200 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $811 |
| Median household income | $59,123 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 37.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Star City
| People | Star City | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Star City
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Star City since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 8, 2014 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 27, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 8, 2022.
Severe weather in Monongalia County since 1996
Monongalia County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4359: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 18, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4331: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Monongalia County
Monongalia County had 59,412 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Star City itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Towns near Star City
- Granville, WV1.0 mi · 1,355 people · home $138,300
- Westover, WV1.8 mi · 3,955 people · home $178,400
- Morgantown, WV2.6 mi · 30,347 people · home $259,400
- Cassville, WV4.5 mi · 1,268 people · home $253,000
- Dunkard, PA6.6 mi · 2,177 people · home $84,900
- Brookhaven, WV6.6 mi · 5,707 people · home $261,000
- Point Marion, PA7.0 mi · 1,156 people · home $88,800
- Bobtown, PA7.0 mi · 701 people · home $63,500
Star City questions
Is Star City, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Star City scores better for retirees than 70% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 4%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Star City?
The median owner-occupied home in Star City is valued at $256,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,123, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,020 a month.
What is the weather like in Star City?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Star City get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Star City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 8, 2014. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)