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Cost of living in North Star summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in North Star. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in North Star is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in North Star is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in North Star is $668,089.
The median income in North Star is $150,733.
North Star's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In North Star Comparison Table
| Living Expense | North Star | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 216 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
North Star, DE Weather
The average high in North Star is 64.2° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 75.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | North Star |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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North Star Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in North Star
The current population in North Star is 7,834. The population has decreased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,834 | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 8,178 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 8,370 | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 8,009 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 7,546 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,503 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,441 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,390 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 7,567 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,596 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,655 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 7,826 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,845 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 7,975 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 7,929 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Star
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North Star is:
77.4% White with 6,060 White residents.
4.2% African American with 332 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
12.2% Asian with 955 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 329 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 157 Hispanic residents.
| Race | North Star | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.2% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in North Star
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North Star is 51.7% female with 4,048 female residents.
North Star is 48.3% male with 3,786 male residents.
| Gender | North Star | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Star for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in North Star completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in North Star completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in North Star completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in North Star completed some college.
9.0% of adults in North Star completed associate's degree.
44.0% of adults in North Star completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in North Star completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in North Star completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in North Star completed doctorate degree.
| Education | North Star | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For North Star, Delaware
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2.1% of households in North Star earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in North Star earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.3% of households in North Star earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in North Star earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.0% of households in North Star earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.4% of households in North Star earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in North Star earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in North Star earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in North Star earn $150,000 to $199,999.
38.2% of households in North Star earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | North Star | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.3% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 38.2% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
