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The town has 456 residents and lies in Pennsylvania.
Population
456
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$147K
Census ACS
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
40.2
years
Jobs based here
128
A commuter town
Is Star Junction a good place to live?
4.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Star Junction, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. Star Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
456 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Getting set up
Moving to Star Junction: who provides what
Star Junction is unincorporated, so Fayette County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Fayette Cnty Muni Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFayette CountyFayette County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFayette County Election BureauFayette County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2022
ZIP codes15482, 1547315482 93% · 15473 7%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Star Junction.
Work & commute
The median household income in Star Junction is lower than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
For working residents in Star Junction, the share who work locally is 1.5%. This Pennsylvania town had 128 jobs in 2023, up 40 from 2013. In Star Junction, the average trip to work is 32 minutes. Half commute less than 17 miles.
1%work in town
| Star Junction | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Star Junction1%
Perryopolis5%
Uniontown4%
Pittsburgh4%
North Union Township3%
17 mi
median commute distance
128
jobs based in Star Junction
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Star Junction brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 83°; in January, nights fall to 22°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Star Junction stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally: a larger share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
Two figures for adults in Star Junction: 18% smoke cigarettes, 15% report frequent physical distress. In Star Junction, 80% of adults had a checkup this year.
| Star Junction | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Star Junction | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 7.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.9% | 14.5% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 15.3% | 13.2% |
Penn Highlands Connellsville
9.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Star Junction, mostly inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Star Junction sits below 53% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Star Junction break down as 85% from inland flooding and 7% from tornadoes.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A home in Star Junction sells for about $35K at the median
The median rent in Star Junction is $749 a month. Among households locally, 50% live in a home they own.
$35Kmedian sale price
| Star Junction | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $749 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 81 attractions →Fallingwater and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Star Junction. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
23 mi Theme parkKennywood
29 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
30 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
29 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Star Junction
16pages on Star Junction
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Star Junction
Pennsylvania Western UniversityUniversity or college · Public · California6.4 mi$11,436 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- EberlyUniversity or college · Public · Lemont Furnace9.7 mi$14,408 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Star Junction residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Star Junction for work
Where Star Junction’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
128jobs based in Star Junction
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Star Junction
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Star Junction is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Perry Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located on Pennsylvania Route 51. At the 2010 census, the population was 616.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,017 ft
- ZIP code
- 15482
Questions about Star Junction
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Star Junction, PA a good place to live?
Star Junction has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.