James City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
176 Population 251/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $31,464 per capita
$53,900 Home Value $97,047 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 6.8% 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

James City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,028
15% below
$31,464 per capita
Home Value
$53,900
81% below
Zillow: $97,047
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
92% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
45°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
19%
Rent
92%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is James City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

James City residents earn a median household income of $64,028 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,464. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in James City is $53,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,047. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

2.8% of adults in James City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population176
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$31,464
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent$1,068
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$97,047
Housing Units100
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,196/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,947 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in James City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.