In Starke, Indiana, the median home price is $227,396, compared with the Indiana median of $259,714; median household income is $63,960; the population is 23,365; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 269.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Starke at a glance
Population
23,365
Median Household Income
$63,960
Typical Home Value
$227,396
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
269.1
Avg Commute Time
29.8
About Starke
Starke has a population of 23,365. The median home value is $227,396, 12% below the Indiana median. Median household income is $63,960 (11% below the Indiana median). The most populated towns are Center, Wayne, and Oregon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Starke
9 towns, by population.
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Starke at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Starke?
- Starke has a population of 23,365 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Starke?
- The median home value in Starke is $227,396. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Starke?
- Median household income in Starke is $63,960 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Starke in?
- Starke is in Indiana.
- How many towns are in Starke?
- Starke contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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