At a Glance
Median Income
$100,176
$44,971 per capita
Home Value
$454,200
Zillow: $1,021,686
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
8.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is James Island a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.4% (61% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,738
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,425/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,176
Per Capita$44,971
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$50,462M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313
Housing
A
Home Value$454,200
Rent$1,443
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$1,021,686
Housing Units4,790
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,317/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations74
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in James Island was built in 1973.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 1,560 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.