Population 5,425 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Starin Central
Household size in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Starin Central is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.20, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Starin Central skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Starin Central (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Starin Central
Renters in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Starin Central than nationally: 40.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Starin Central than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Starin Central is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $831 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,142 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Starin Central pays $1,142 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Starin Central
Bachelor's degrees in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.3% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Starin Central is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Starin Central is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Buffalo area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.5 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Starin Central
| Period | Starin Central | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Starin Central runs well above the national rate: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Starin Central compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starin Central | 2.25 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 40.6% | 12.7% | 1950 | $1,142 | 53.3% | 91.2% | 9.5% |
| University | 2.45 | 28.4 | 10.2% | 63.0% | 9.5% | 1946 | $1,263 | 45.1% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| Leroy | 2.67 | 35.0 | 26.7% | 59.7% | 15.2% | 1944 | $949 | 18.6% | 83.9% | 11.2% |
| Lasalle | 2.68 | 30.8 | 19.2% | 65.0% | 12.5% | 1939 | $1,260 | 29.8% | 87.4% | 7.8% |
| North Park | 2.01 | 35.7 | 6.0% | 55.1% | 8.2% | 1940 | $1,269 | 53.3% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| Park Meadow | 1.85 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 55.3% | 10.1% | 1948 | $1,273 | 65.4% | 97.4% | 9.7% |
| Kensington | 2.49 | 34.4 | 21.2% | 50.7% | 7.9% | 1943 | $1,284 | 22.4% | 89.5% | 7.5% |
| Grider | 2.25 | 39.9 | 21.0% | 47.2% | 17.8% | 1942 | $1,010 | 8.4% | 91.6% | 12.7% |
| Hamlin Park | 2.55 | 32.0 | 25.3% | 44.0% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,192 | 28.6% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
| Lincoln Park-Buffalo | 2.31 | 43.4 | 14.7% | 20.7% | 6.4% | 1956 | $1,305 | 51.0% | 97.7% | 2.6% |
| Kenfield | 2.61 | 29.5 | 32.2% | 59.2% | 14.4% | 1945 | $824 | 16.9% | 83.0% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Starin Central. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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