At a Glance
Median Income
$59,028
$29,840 per capita
Home Value
$142,300
Zillow: $266,132
Median Rent
$798/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
2,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
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 $59,028 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,840. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,168 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jamestown is $142,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,132. Median rent is $798/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Jamestown reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,388/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Jamestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jamestown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,241
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,915/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,028
Per Capita$29,840
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$14,730M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,390
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,300
Rent$798
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$266,132
Housing Units968
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property2,388/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary609/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Jamestown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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