At a Glance
Median Income
$113,670
$82,598 per capita
Home Value
$599,300
Zillow: $557,249
Median Rent
$2,258/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.7%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
10.0% 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?
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 $113,670 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,598. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $599,300 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,249. Median rent is $2,258/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2007.
Education
65.7% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,901
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,670
Per Capita$82,598
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
B+
Home Value$599,300
Rent$2,258
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$557,249
Housing Units3,735
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.7%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute53 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in St. James was built in 2007.
13.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.