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James Island, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Charleston County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
11,738
Population
2,425/sq mi density
$100,176
Median Income
$44,971 per capita
$454,200
Home Value
$1,021,686 Zillow
$1,443
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
440
Violent Crime/100K
3,187 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,176 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$454,200 home value, $1,443/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$454,200
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
24% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,790
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$454,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,021,686
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median List Price
$575,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.9%
Owner-Occupied
14.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$1,443/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
64 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
17.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Active Inventory
57
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $454,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,021,686 |
| Median Sale Price | $485,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $302 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,443 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 64 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 57 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $302 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,790 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |