Median Income
$91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
32% lower than US avg
How Fort St. James Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,386
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$56,000
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty8.4%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units585
Rent Burden12.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,297 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+38.4%
Graduate+4.7%
Is Fort St. James a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fort St. James receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fort St. James offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fort St. James is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fort St. James is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.4% have completed high school.
Fort St. James has a population of 1,386 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 4.1% Asian.
Population
1,386
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Fort St. James vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.5% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.8% |
Social Characteristics
Fort St. James vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Fort St. James is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Fort St. James vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $91,000 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.6% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
The median home value in Fort St. James is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 585 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Fort St. James vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Fort St. James vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4560°N, 124.2628°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |