New York · Metropolitan Area
St. James is a small city in New York with a population of 13,680. Residents earn $130,556 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. James receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. St. James stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in St. James is $130,556, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places St. James among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in St. James is $632,900, making it a premium housing market at 125% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,192 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
St. James experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,556 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,817 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $632,900 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $689,000 |
| Median List Price | $689,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $406 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,192 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8764°N, 73.1521°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,000/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |