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James City, PA

Pennsylvania

James City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 176. Residents earn $64,028 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
176 Population 251/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $31,464 per capita
$53,900 Home Value
$1,068 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,028
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,900
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.8%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,068
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How James City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population176
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$31,464
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,830M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent$1,068
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100
Rent Burden22.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,947 ft (593 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.0%
Libraries4

Is James City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, James City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. James City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in James City is $64,028, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in James City is $53,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

James City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 92.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

James City has a population of 176 with a density of 251 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

176
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.5%
Female 41.5%

Race & Ethnicity

James City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

James City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in James City is $64,028, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: James City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,028
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,464
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$64,272

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)960
County GDP$1,830M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare114
Retail121
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in James City is $53,900, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,068 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,900
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,068
8% below US avg
Rent Burden22.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.7%
Housing Units100
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,322
23% above US avg
Effective Rate8.02%
James City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall92.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,947 ft (593 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates41.6157°N, 78.8474°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 2.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 74.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.1%
D 26.1%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.8%
92% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants82
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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