James City, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,859 Population 631/sq mi density
$63,835 Median Income $35,308 per capita
$175,700 Home Value $325,002 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,835 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $1,028/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

James City, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,835
15% below
$35,308 per capita
Home Value
$175,700
38% below
Zillow: $325,002
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
62%
Rent
88%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is James City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.1% (69% 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.

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 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,859
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,835
Per Capita$35,308
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,700
Rent$1,028
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$325,002
Housing Units2,377
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in James City was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.