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James Island, SC
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James Island, SC
At a Glance
How James Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows James Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is James Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
James Island residents earn a median household income of $100,176 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,971. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in James Island is $454,200 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,021,686. Median rent is $1,443/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
James Island reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,187/100K.
Education
48.0% of adults in James Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
James Island has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.