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St. James, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County
St. James, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is St. James a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. James residents earn a median household income of $103,105 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,711. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $390,800 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,346. Median rent is $1,252/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
St. James reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,619/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.