Best Areas to Live in Star
Star's real character splits between its older, more rural in-town core and the newer subdivisions driving its extraordinary recent growth.
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Learn moreStar's older, more rural core
Star retains a genuinely more rural, agricultural feel in its established in-town area than closer-in Eagle or Meridian, even amid the city's rapid recent growth -- a real, distinct character worth experiencing directly before choosing a specific area.
New subdivisions driving the growth story
The bulk of Star's real, extraordinary population growth (from 5,793 in 2020 to a disclosed 18,388-22,547 by 2026) has come through new-subdivision construction -- expect an actively developing landscape of new homes, new schools, and new roads in these areas specifically.
Proximity to the broader West Ada School District boundary
Areas of Star closer to the Meridian and Eagle boundaries may see different specific school assignments within the shared West Ada School District -- confirm directly for any specific address under consideration.
Key takeaways
- Star's established in-town core retains a genuinely more rural feel than Eagle or Meridian.
- The bulk of Star's growth has come through new subdivisions -- expect ongoing construction in these areas.
- School assignment within West Ada School District varies by specific address -- confirm directly.
- Star's own real character is still actively forming given its extraordinary recent growth rate.
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