At a Glance
Median Income
$44,878
$26,537 per capita
Home Value
$79,100
Zillow: $118,219
Median Rent
$755/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
684/100K
2,965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jamestown residents earn a median household income of $44,878 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,537. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $79,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,219. Median rent is $755/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 684 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,965/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,401
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,191/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,878
Per Capita$26,537
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,100
Rent$755
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$118,219
Housing Units14,419
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent684/100K
Property2,965/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault512/100K
Burglary698/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,387 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Jamestown was founded in 1810.
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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