At a Glance
Median Income
$54,809
$37,903 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
Zillow: $212,121
Median Rent
$741/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
1,259/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
17.2% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $54,809 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,903. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,121. Median rent is $741/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,259/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,774
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,809
Per Capita$37,903
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$741
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$212,121
Housing Units7,558
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property1,259/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,083/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
Elevation1,424 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute12 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Jamestown was founded in 1872.
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.