At a Glance
Median Income
$36,750
$25,961 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $112,969
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.3%
23.0% smoking rate
How St. James Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. James's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. James 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 residents earn a median household income of $36,750 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,961. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,969. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
19.3% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,750
Per Capita$25,961
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A
Home Value$168,800
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$112,969
Housing Units308
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity53.3%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. James was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.