St. James, MD

Maryland · Washington County · Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metro

St. James is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,581. Residents earn $103,105 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

4,581 Population 757/sq mi density

$103,105 Median Income $39,711 per capita

$390,800 Home Value $412,346 Zillow

$1,252 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

650 Violent Crime/100K 3,619 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$103,105 median income, 0.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$390,800 home value, $1,252/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $103,105

37% higher than US avg

Home Value $390,800

39% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 650/100K

71% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 33.7%

0% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,252

8% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.6%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.4%

89% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.6%

87% lower than US avg

How St. James Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,581

Median Age40.3 yrs

Density757/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 66%

Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+

Median Income$103,105

Per Capita$39,711

Unemployment0.4%

Poverty1.6%

County GDP$9,961M

Commute44 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$390,800

Rent$1,252

Ownership80.0%

Zillow$412,346

Housing Units1,606

Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

Violent650/100K

Property3,619/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%

Uninsured7.7%

Smoking11.1%

Depression21.4%

Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain43.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation509 ft (155 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+33.7%

High School+93.4%

Graduate+12.1%

School Score5.84

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%

Commute44 min

Broadband95.5%

EV Stations31

Libraries9

Is St. James a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. James receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, long commute times. St. James offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. James is $103,105, which is significantly higher than the national average / 37% above $75,149. This places St. James among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. James is $390,800, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,619 per 100,000, 85% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

St. James experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. James has a population of 4,581 with a density of 757 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (65.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.4% of residents, while 15.6% speak Spanish. 8.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 98.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,581

Total Population

757

People / sq mi

40.3yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

6.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%

Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

St. James vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.4%

8% above US avg

Spanish 15.6%

16% above US avg

Social Characteristics

St. James vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. James is $103,105, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,711. The average weekly wage is $1,120, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 10.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St. James vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$103,105
	37% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,711
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,120
IRS Avg AGI	$68,244
Gini Index	0.441 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.4%
	89% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.6%
	87% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,704
County GDP	$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants	333
Healthcare	446
Retail	547
Manufacturing	135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,722
	6% above US avg
Cost of Living	105.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	44.2 min
Drive Alone	77.6%
Public Transit	3.9%
Work from Home	10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in St. James is $390,800, 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $412,346. Homes sell for 97.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,252 (8% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,400 for a one-bedroom to $1,648 for a two-bedroom apartment. 80.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,606 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2000. The average annual property tax is $3,722. 24.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$390,800
	39% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$412,346
Median List Price	$493,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$493,000
$/Sq Ft	$265
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.6%
Price Drops	43.8%
Inventory	16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,252
	8% above US avg
Rent Burden	24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,312
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,648
3 Bedrooms	$2,123
4 Bedrooms	$2,442

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	80.0%
Owner-Occupied	80.0%
Renter-Occupied	20.0%
Housing Units	1,606
Median Year Built	2000

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,722
	6% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.95%

In St. James, 34.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.6% of residents, below the national average. 31.1% have high blood pressure. 11.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 15.4% report binge drinking. 23.3% are physically inactive. 21.4% report depression. 15.8% experience frequent mental distress. 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,823. The dentist ratio is 1:1,788. 80.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: St. James vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.6%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart Disease	4.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.1%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.1%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.4%
Physical Inactivity	23.3%
Depression	21.4%
Mental Distress	15.8%
Physical Distress	10.9%
Short Sleep	39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	98.7%
Uninsured	7.7%
	10% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,823
Dentists	1:1,788
Mental Health	1:307
Checkup Rate	78.0%
Dental Visits	67.0%
Premature Death	10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	80.6%
Healthcare Facilities	446

St. James has a violent crime rate of 650 per 100,000 residents, 71% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,619 per 100,000, 85% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 19 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, St. James receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: St. James vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	649.8/100K
	71% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,619.3/100K
	85% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	19
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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St. James experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density	757/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5738°N, 77.7482°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"

15% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.6 / 100
Community Resilience	73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	45 km
Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	97 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	87 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	29 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	143 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	82 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	81 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	88 km
Mar 15, 1993	5 km W of Columbia, Maryland	M2.7	82 km
Oct 28, 1994	1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland	M2.7	103 km
Mar 11, 1995	0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania	M2.7	129 km
Jan 13, 1990	6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland	M2.6	76 km
Jun 25, 2021	2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland	M2.6	94 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	147 km
Sep 29, 1997	Virginia	M2.5	88 km
Jul 27, 1997	5 km SSE of Culpeper, Virginia	M2.5	129 km
Mar 10, 1993	3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland	M2.5	84 km
Jun 25, 2001	8 km S of Remington, Virginia	M2.5	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2011	Irene	Category 1	289 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

346 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF3	98 km	2
Jul 19, 1996	EF3	66 km	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	45 km	0
Jun 7, 1980	EF3	74 km	0
Apr 1, 1973	EF3	93 km	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	56 km	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF3	70 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	38 km	0
Nov 2, 2018	EF2	56 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	92 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	97 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	33 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	26 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	58 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	87 km	0
Sep 24, 2001	EF2	68 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	22 km	0
Jun 24, 1996	EF2	83 km	0
Apr 30, 1994	EF2	27 km	0
Sep 27, 1993	EF2	88 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	94 km
2011	SMITH RUN FIRE	1,908	93 km
2012	POINT 2	1,126	93 km
2014	BEAR DEN	945	84 km
1984	UNNAMED	696	86 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
July	76°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in

St. James has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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St. James is located in Washington County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 60.4% of the vote, a 23-point margin. 95.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 31 EV charging stations. There are 9 public libraries serving the community. 446 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 77.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.9% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%

D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	19
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	33.7%
	0% below US avg
High School+	93.4%
Graduate Degree+	12.1%
School Test Score	5.84

B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	757/sq mi
Total Area	6.0 sq mi
County	Washington County County

Services

Broadband Access	95.5%
Avg Download Speed	46.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	31
Alt Fuel Stations	38
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	446
Restaurants	333
Retail Stores	547

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	44.2 min
Drive Alone	77.6%
Public Transit	3.9%
Work from Home	10.5%

Average costs for common services in St. James. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$263 ($158–$420)
Specialist Visit	$368 ($210–$578)
Urgent Care Visit	$210 ($105–$368)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,310 ($840–$5,250)
Dental Cleaning	$137 ($79–$210)
Dental Filling	$263 ($158–$420)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$47 ($26–$79)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$79 ($53–$126)
Brake Pad Replacement	$315 ($158–$525)
Tire Rotation	$42 ($21–$79)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$630 ($420–$1,050)
Battery Replacement	$210 ($105–$368)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$105 ($63–$158)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$95 ($53–$147)
HVAC Repair	$420 ($158–$840)
HVAC System Install	$7,350 ($4,200–$12,600)
Roof Repair	$1,050 ($420–$2,100)
Roof Replacement	$9,450 ($5,775–$15,750)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,575 ($525–$3,675)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,750 ($5,250–$31,500)
DUI Defense	$5,250 ($2,100–$10,500)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,575 ($840–$3,150)
Will Preparation	$525 ($210–$1,050)
Trust Preparation	$2,625 ($1,050–$5,250)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut	$58 ($32–$105)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$158 ($79–$263)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure	$42 ($26–$68)
Massage (1 Hour)	$84 ($53–$137)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.31 ($3.15–$5.78)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.68 ($2.63–$5.25)
Loaf of Bread	$3.99 ($2.63–$5.78)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.73 ($3.15–$6.83)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.78 ($4.20–$7.88)
Rice (per lb)	$1.05 ($0.63–$1.89)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$147 ($84–$263)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$74 ($32–$158)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$74 ($42–$126)
Internet (Monthly)	$74 ($42–$105)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$68 ($32–$105)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$89 ($53–$158)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$210 ($79–$525)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,100 ($1,260–$3,675)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$74 ($32–$137)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.40–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$105 ($32–$263)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$79)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,260 ($630–$2,625)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,050 ($525–$2,100)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$420 ($210–$735)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$53 ($26–$105)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,050 ($420–$2,625)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,125 ($5,250–$31,500)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$63 ($32–$105)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$105 ($53–$210)
Dog Grooming	$63 ($32–$105)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$42 ($21–$79)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$315 ($158–$525)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$210 ($105–$420)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,102
Toddler	$759
Preschool	$759
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$765
Toddler	$677
Preschool	$677

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Washington County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	10,200	455	$68,498	1.11
Retail Trade	9,545	544	$38,571	1.49
Manufacturing	6,690	162	$77,369	1.27
Transportation & Warehousing	5,377	172	$52,004	1.98
Accommodation & Food Services	5,146	340	$25,000	0.88
Administrative & Waste Services	3,408	218	$43,165	0.90
Construction	3,060	338	$62,784	0.91
Other Services	2,781	309	$43,854	1.44
Finance & Insurance	2,007	174	$90,760	0.77
Wholesale Trade	1,762	160	$73,942	0.70
Professional & Technical Services	1,631	337	$67,159	0.37
Arts & Entertainment	975	65	$25,403	0.90
Management of Companies	781	30	$127,561	0.72
Real Estate	612	135	$51,367	0.61
Information & Technology	533	48	$79,241	0.44
Educational Services	506	50	$40,647	0.38
Utilities	220	8	$118,833	0.90

Radio Stations near St. James

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.1 Bob Rocks	alternative rock	MP3 128 kbps
Kiss 98.3	oldies	AAC+ 32 kbps
99.9 WFRE Free Country	country music	MP3 96 kbps
Key 103 WAFY	hot adult contemporary	AAC 64 kbps
SkoolDaze Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
106.9 The Eagle WWEG	classic hits	AAC+ 64 kbps
WQCM 94.3	classic rock, rock	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near St. James

10 campgrounds found near St. James.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAMP ROUND MEADOW	5.0/5	1	$1,000
Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg)	5.0/5	1	$400
Historic Rose Farmhouse	4.9/5	1	$450
CAMP MISTY MOUNT	4.7/5	29	$75–$175
Adirondack Shelters	4.6/5	2	Free
OWENS CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	50	$30
Rohrbach Group Campground	4.5/5	10	$25
POPLAR GROVE YOUTH GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	3	$35
Antietam Creek Campsite	4.2/5	20	$10
McCoy's Ferry Campground	4.1/5	13	$10–$20

National Parks Near St. James

122 national parks and monuments found near St. James.

Park	Type	Fee
African American Civil War Memorial		Free
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Anacostia Park	Park	Free
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park	State Park	Free
Antietam National Battlefield	National Battlefield	$20
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial		Free
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	Parkway	Free
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument	National Monument	Free
Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland	State Park	Free
Berkeley Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park	State Park	Free
Cacapon Resort State Park	State Park	Free
Cacapon State Park	State Park	Free
Caledonia State Park	State Park	Free
Canoe Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Capitol Hill Parks		Free
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument	National Monument	Free
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Catoctin Mountain Park	Park	Free
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Chapman Sp	State Park	Free
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$20
Civil War Defenses of Washington		Free
Clara Barton National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Codorus State Park	State Park	Free
Colonel Denning State Park	State Park	Free
Constitution Gardens		Free
Cowans Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Cunningham Falls Sp	State Park	Free
CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland	State Park	Free
Cunningham Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial	Memorial	Free
Eisenhower National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$5
Fort Dupont Park		Free
Fort Foote Park	Park	Free
Fort Frederick Sp	State Park	Free
Fort Frederick State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Tonoloway Sp	State Park	Free
Fort Washington Park	Park	Free
Fowlers Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial		Free
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$1
Gambrill Sp	State Park	Free
Gambrill State Park	State Park	Free
Gathland Sp	State Park	Free
Gathland State Park	State Park	Free
George Washington Memorial Parkway	Memorial Parkway	Free
Gettysburg National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Gifford Pinchot State Park	State Park	Free
Glen Echo Park	Park	Free
Great Falls Park	Park	$20
Greenbelt Park	Park	Free
Greenbrier Sp	State Park	Free
Greenbrier State Park	State Park	Free
Harmony Hall		Free
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$20
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park	State Park	Free
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens		Free
Kings Gap State Park	State Park	Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial		Free
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac		Free
Leesylvania State Park	State Park	Free
Lincoln Memorial		Free
Little Buffalo State Park	State Park	Free
Manassas National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial		Free
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Mason Neck State Park	State Park	Free
MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland	State Park	Free
Matthew Henson Sp	State Park	Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3	State Park	Free
Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4	State Park	Free
Monocacy National Battlefield	National Battlefield	Free
Mont Alto State Park	State Park	Free
Morgan Run Nea	State Park	Free
National Capital Parks-East		Free
National Mall and Memorial Parks		Free
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm		Free
Patapsco Valley Sp	State Park	Free
Patapsco Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Patuxent River Sp	State Park	Free
Pennsylvania Avenue		Free
Pine Grove Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Piscataway Park	Park	Free
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Prince William Forest Park	Park	$20
Rock Creek Park	Park	Free
Rocky Gap Sp	State Park	Free
Rosaryville Sp	State Park	Free
Seneca Creek Sp	State Park	Free
Seneca Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Seven Bends State Park	State Park	Free
Shawnee State Park	State Park	Free
Sky Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers Delight Nea	State Park	Free
Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)	State Park	Free
South Mountain Sb	State Park	Free
South Mountain Sp	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield	State Park	Free
South Mountain State Park - Battlefield	State Park	Free
State Park	State Park	Free
Sweet Run State Park	State Park	Free
The White House and President's Park		Free
Theodore Roosevelt Island		Free
Thomas Jefferson Memorial		Free
Trough Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Uhler Nrma	State Park	Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial		Free
Warriors Path State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Monument		$1
Washington Monument Sp	State Park	Free
Washington Monument State Park	State Park	Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail	State Park	Free
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts		Free
Woodmont Nrma	State Park	Free
World War I Memorial		Free
World War II Memorial		Free

Historical Trends — St. James

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,283	$76,063
2015	3,160	$71,960
2017	3,379	$76,020
2019	3,860	$107,868
2021	4,051	$101,446
2023	4,581	$103,105

Museums in St. James

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CIVIL WAR PRESERVATION TR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3016651400	$26,195,576
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS	ART MUSEUM	401 MUSEUM DR	3017395727	$1,372,512
WESTERN MARYLAND INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$391,553
DISCOVERY STATION AT HAGERSTOWN	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3017900076	$173,382
HAGERSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3017338717	$147,333
WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2403132839	$124,437
MILLER HOUSE & BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017978782	$97,010
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017978782	$97,010
CONOCOCHEAGUE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7173283467	$86,410
WAYNESBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7177621747	$78,031
HAGERSTOWN ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	296 S BURHANS ROAD	3017394665	$69,876
GENERAL ADAM STEPHEN MEM ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	309-313 EAST JOHN STREET P O BOX 1496	3042674434	$55,690
MONTEREY PASS BATTLEFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$52,779
CLEAR SPRING DISTRICT HISTORICAL ASSCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	106 CUMBERLAND CT	3018421393	$38,690
ALLISON-ANTRIM MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$32,483
BERKELEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	136 EAST RACE STREET	3042674713	$26,286
BOONSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	323 N MAIN ST	3014325889	$22,611
DOLEMAN BLACK HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		3017975019	$21,276
L NORMAN DILLON FARM MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$13,106
LITTLE ANTIETAM CREEK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$7,246
BLACKSMITH GUILD OF WESTERN MARYLAND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,600
ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3014328767
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
C&O CANAL'S	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3017142236
CHESSIE SYSTEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CONOCOCHEAGUE INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7173283467
DUFFIELDS STATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	106 ASHLEY DR	3048763208
FALLING WATERS BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 339	3042637242
FOR THE KIDS BY GEORGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3042649977
FRANK CENTER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
FREDERICK COUNTY FARM MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
GEORGE WASHINGTON HERITAGE TRAIL ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
HAGER HOUSE AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3017398393
HAGERSTOWN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	296 S BURHANS BLVD	3017394665
HISTORIC SHEPHERDSTOWN MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	129 EAST GERMAN STREET	3048760910
JOHN BROWN WAX MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3045356342
JONATHAN HAGER HOUSE AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	110 KEY STREET	3017398393
KEEDYSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3014328845
MARYLAND DAIRY SHRINE	HISTORY MUSEUM
MAUGANSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MERCERSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7173282248
MIDDLETOWN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	305 WEST MAIN STREET	3013717582
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3 EAST MAIN STREET	3018346892
PRY HOUSE FIELD HOSPITAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3014162395
SHARPSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SHENANDOAH & POTOMAC VALLEY GARDEN RAILWAY CLUB	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
SHEPHERDSTOWN BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 3359
SMITHSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	20 E WATER ST	3018247154
SOUTH MOUNTAIN HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3018346892
STATION AT SHEPHERDSTOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 AUDREY EGLE DR	3048766450
SURREYBROOKE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	8537 HOLLOW ROAD
TOLSONS CHAPEL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
U.S. JOHNSON MAP PROJECT	GENERAL MUSEUM
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTON COUNTY MENNONITE HISTORIC LIBRARY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTON COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
WAYNESBORO AREA INDUST HERITAGE TRUST	GENERAL MUSEUM		7177624460
WAYNESBORO AREA INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TRUST	HISTORY MUSEUM	235 PHILADELPHIA AVE	7177624460
WESTERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER THERAPEUTIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WILLIAMSPORT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3012235854

Libraries in St. James

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY	100 S. POTOMAC ST.	272,237
MARTINSBURG-BERKELEY CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 WEST KING STREET	150,635
ALEXANDER HAMILTON MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY	45 EAST MAIN STREET	35,759
SHEPHERDSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 EAST GERMAN STREET	32,640
BOLIVAR-HARPERS FERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY	151 POLK STREET	24,627

Farmers Markets in St. James

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Historic City Farmers' Market	25 W. Church St.	01/05/2013 to 12/28/2013	Sat: 5:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Market Faire on the Square	Public Square	06/06/2013 to 09/12/2013	Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Meritus Medical Center Farmers Market	11116 Medical Campus Rd
Middletown Farmers' Market	12 S Church St	05/02/2019 to 10/17/2019	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Morgan's Grove Market	3988 Kearneysville Pike	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Myersville Farmers Market	301 Main Street	04/13/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Shepherdstown Farmers Market I	S. King St.	03/27/2016 to	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Shepherdstown Farmers Market III	South on King Street (by Post Office)
Washington County Farmers Market - Agricultural Education Center	7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Breweries in St. James

Name	Type	Address	Phone
5 Spot 2	Bars & Clubs, Home, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Martinsburg Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, Tavern	1253 Hedgesville Rd	3042642034
5 Spot 3	nec, , Amusement and recreation, Bars & Clubs, Home, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns, L	4717 Shepherdstown Rd	3042628181
Brass Ring Pub	Cocktail Lounges, Restaurant, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Resta	6746 Charles Town Rd	3047287101
Cracked Cork Llc	Air Fresheners, Deordorant, Wholesale Foods, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Soap, General Mer	8 E Maple St	3017912882

Daycare Centers in St. James

2 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
ST. JAMES BRETHREN CHURCH 17718 LAPPANS ROAD	CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED	(301) 582-3333	OPEN
YMCA FOUNTAIN ROCK ASC 17145 LAPPANS ROAD	CENTER BASED — CENTER BASED	(301) 582-4140	OPEN

Cell Towers in St. James

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
12519 COLD SPRING ROAD	TOWER	111
US 40 West of Clear Spring (36483)	LTOWER	100
21842 NATIONAL PIKE (27472)	LTOWER	78
4401 MAR LU RIDGE RD (27541)	MTOWER	76
9450 Gambrill Street Park (94352)	LTOWER	61
13776 Blairs Valley Road (118997)	LTOWER	61
Cannon Hill Road (78322)	LTOWER	61
Cannon Hill Road (78322)	LTOWER	61
13413 Pen Mar High Rock Road (114488)	LTOWER	61
11180 Airport Road (98893)	LTOWER	61
11737 Wharf Road (98819)	MTOWER	53
5341 Red Hill Road (36001)	LTOWER	50
66 Canada Hill Road	TOWER	42
Rt 480 and Stubbs Road (43586)	MTOWER	18
Rt 480 and Stubbs Road (43586)	MTOWER	18

Bridges in St. James

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Culvert	Concrete	1950	23	1,006	F

Amtrak Stations in St. James

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Hagerstown, MD	123 West Franklin Street	BUS
Harpers Ferry, WV	Potomac Street & Shenandoah Street	TRAIN
Martinsburg, WV	229 East Martin Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near St. James

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC	855 CAPERTON BLVD	BERKELEY

Airports Near St. James

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport	DCA	Large Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport	IAD	Large Airport
Altoona Blair County Airport	AOO	Medium Airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field	MRB	Medium Airport
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field	HGR	Medium Airport
5 Lakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Al's Field	—	Small Airport
Baker-Sell Airport	—	Small Airport
Barnes Airport	—	Small Airport
Baugher's Orchard Airport	—	Small Airport
Beers Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Bell Airport	—	Small Airport
Bermudian Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Blue Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Botsford Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Bowtie Airport	—	Small Airport
Burhans Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency Strip	—	Small Airport
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Carlisle Airport	—	Small Airport
Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field	—	Small Airport
Catoctin Crosswind Airport	—	Small Airport
Clearview Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cloudbound Airport	—	Small Airport
Davis Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Deitch Airport	—	Small Airport
Derick Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Drillmore Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly Away Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying R Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Frederick Municipal Airport	FDK	Small Airport
Front Royal Warren County Airport	FRR	Small Airport
Gettysburg Regional Airport	GTY	Small Airport
Glenair Airport	—	Small Airport
Good Neighbor Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Hunt Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Greater Breezewood Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Greer Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Landings Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Harp Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrison Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Haunstein Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Heberlig Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickory Hill Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hickory Tree Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
High View Farm Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in St. James

21 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


911 Call Center
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department	510 South Raleigh Street
Boonsboro Police Department	241 Potomac Street
Edmonston Police Department
Forest Heights Police
Hagerstown Department of Police
Jefferson County Sherrifs Office
Martinsburg Police Department	125 West Race Street
Martinsburg Police Department	125 West Race Street
Maryland State Police - Barrack O	18345 Col H K Douglas Drive
Shepherdstown Police Department
Smithsburg Police Department
Sykesville Police Department
US Marshall	217 West King Street
US Marshall	217 West King Street
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Washington Township Police Department	11798 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro Police	57 East Main Street
Williamsport Police Department
Williamsport Police Department
WV State Police

Grocery Stores in St. James

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Walmart Supercenter 2790	Super Store	10420 Walmart Dr

Post Offices in St. James

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Saint James Post Office

Treatment Centers in St. James

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alternative Drug and Alcohol - Counseling (ADAC)	Substance Abuse	301-766-0065
Behavioral Health LLP - QualityCare Internet (QCI)	Mental Health	301-791-2660
Black Rock Integrative Medicine	Substance Abuse	301-790-4938
BMC - Behavioral Health	Both	304-264-1000 x32235
Callahan Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	304-886-4118
Care Clinic	Both	844-782-6963
Eastridge Health Systems - Berkeley County Office	Both	304-263-8954
Lasting Change Recovery Solutions	Substance Abuse	301-791-7826
Martinsburg Institute	Substance Abuse	304-263-1101
Meritus Behavioral Health Services for - Meritus Medical Center	Mental Health	301-766-7600
National Youth Advocate Program Inc	Both	304-596-2390
Pyramid Healthcare Inc	Substance Abuse	717-809-2088
Shenandoah Community Health	Both	304-263-7023
Wells House - Baltimore Street	Substance Abuse	301-739-7748 x220
Wells House - Locust Street	Substance Abuse	301-739-7748 x220

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. James

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ST JAMES BRETHREN CHURCH	17718 LAPPANS RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. James

What is the population of St. James?

St. James has a population of 4,581 residents and is located in Maryland. The population density is 757 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.3 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is St. James expensive to live in?

St. James has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 105 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $103,105, 37% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $390,800 (39% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is St. James safe?

Public safety is a concern in St. James, with a violent crime rate of 650 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,619 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, St. James receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in St. James?

St. James has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in St. James?

The job market in St. James is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,120. There are 3,704 business establishments in the area, including 333 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 44 minutes, and 10.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in St. James?

The median home value in St. James is $390,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $412,346. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,252. Fair market rent is $1,400 for a 1-bedroom and $1,648 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 80.0%. The average annual property tax is $3,722.

How are the schools in St. James?

Schools in St. James score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 33.7% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is St. James?

The obesity rate in St. James is 34.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 11.1% of adults are smokers. 23.3% are physically inactive. 21.4% of residents report depression. 7.7% lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,823.

What is transportation like in St. James?

The average commute in St. James is 44 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.6% of workers drive alone to work, 3.9% use public transit, and 10.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of St. James?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St. James is 65.6% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 84.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 15.6% speak Spanish. 8.8% of the population are military veterans. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 98.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Halfway, MD 10,974 pop · 3.1 mi Williamsport, MD 2,133 pop · 4.1 mi Hagerstown, MD 43,490 pop · 4.8 mi Robinwood, MD 7,822 pop · 5.8 mi Boonsboro, MD 3,799 pop · 6.2 mi Keedysville, MD 1,243 pop · 6.6 mi Wilson-Conococheague, MD 1,614 pop · 6.8 mi Falling Waters, WV 2,384 pop · 7.5 mi Paramount-Long Meadow, MD 2,660 pop · 7.9 mi Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 6,364 pop · 8.0 mi Maugansville, MD 3,057 pop · 8.3 mi Shepherdstown, WV 1,399 pop · 10.3 mi Myersville, MD 2,464 pop · 10.4 mi Smithsburg, MD 3,069 pop · 10.6 mi

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Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 16/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 19/32

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