Star is a somewhat small city located in the state of Idaho. With a population of 14,646 people and four associated neighborhoods, Star is the 23rd largest community in Idaho. Star has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Star, where the median household income is $88,625.00.

Star home prices are not only among the most expensive in Idaho, but Star real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Star has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Star telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.94% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Star is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Star’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Being a small city, Star does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The overall education level of Star citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.96% of adults in Star have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.

The per capita income in Star in 2022 was $41,965, which is wealthy relative to Idaho, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $167,860 for a family of four. However, Star contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Star is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Star home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Star residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Star include English, German, Irish, Welsh, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Star is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.