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James Island, SC Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Samuel J.

Is James Island worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

6 replies 10 upvotes moving
Clara T.

Thinking about relocating to James Island from Tampa

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 11,738, James Island is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weathe...

7 replies 5 upvotes moving
Nathan Martin

Biggest downsides of living in James Island?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2021. Homes are going for about $454,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some ...

2 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Ethan M.

Best restaurants in James Island?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 11,738, James Island is a small town. Household incomes average around $100,176 in James Island. You can expect to pay around $1,443 for rent here. Rent is about $1,443/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $454,...

14 replies 7 upvotes qa
Ryan Garcia

Cost of living reality check -James Island

Hi all, I'm originally from Nashville and Household incomes average around $100,176 in James Island. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 6 upvotes housing
Ryan Garcia

James Island in the winter -how bad?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -James Island sits at 439.6 per 100K. Median household income is $100,176, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? The weat...

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Clara T.

Honest thoughts on life in James Island

Alright, I've been here for 19 years and Rent is about $1,443/month for a decent place. Median household income is $100,176, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for James Island? The food scene here is surprisingly good. I...

2 replies 4 upvotes living
Nathan Martin

Unpopular opinion about James Island

Alright, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,443 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -James Island sits at 439.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $454,200, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in r...

6 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Declan Morales

Dog-friendly places in James Island?

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a small town city with about 11,738 people. Household incomes average around $100,176 in James Island. The median home value here is around $454,200, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

2 replies 7 upvotes qa
Nathan Martin

Worst things about James Island nobody talks about

Hey, My partner and I are With a population of 11,738, James Island is a small town. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? Looking forward to hearing from ...

9 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
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