At a Glance
Median Income
$64,539
$47,351 per capita
Home Value
$284,800
Zillow: $803,742
Median Rent
$2,259/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
13.0% smoking rate
How St. James City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. James City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. James City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. James City residents earn a median household income of $64,539 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,351. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,918 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James City is $284,800 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $803,742. Median rent is $2,259/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
23.9% of adults in St. James City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James City has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,846
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans17.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,539
Per Capita$47,351
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$9,770M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A
Home Value$284,800
Rent$2,259
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$803,742
Housing Units3,629
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in St. James City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.