At a Glance
Median Income
$103,105
$39,711 per capita
Home Value
$390,800
Zillow: $412,346
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.5% (86% 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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,581
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,105
Per Capita$39,711
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,800
Rent$1,252
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$412,346
Housing Units1,606
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in St. James was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.