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James City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County
James City, NC
At a Glance
How James City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows James City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is James City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
James City residents earn a median household income of $63,835 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in James City is $175,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,002. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
James City reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,172/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in James City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
James City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.