At a Glance
Median Income
$90,542
$53,013 per capita
Home Value
$266,600
Zillow: $348,657
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
9.6% smoking rate
How Jamestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jamestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jamestown a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $90,542 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,013. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $266,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,657. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
51.8% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,685
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,228/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,542
Per Capita$53,013
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,600
Rent$1,260
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$348,657
Housing Units1,616
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Jamestown was founded in 1762.
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.