Jamesville, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
373 Population 255/sq mi density
$43,319 Median Income $30,134 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $139,691 Zillow
$923 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,319 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $923/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Jamesville, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,319
42% below
$30,134 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
66% below
Zillow: $139,691
Median Rent
$923/mo
21% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Jamesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jamesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
34%
Rent
79%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jamesville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jamesville residents earn a median household income of $43,319 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,134. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jamesville is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,691. Median rent is $923/month, with 37.0% 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 1962.

Education

40.3% of adults in Jamesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jamesville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population373
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,319
Per Capita$30,134
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$923
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$139,691
Housing Units231
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,100/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation38 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jamesville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.