Living in St. James, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. James · Census data 2020–2024
St. James has 431 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median home value is $181,700.
St. James is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. James at a glance
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 55.3State: 38
- Median home value
- $181,700State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. James a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. James
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. James the median home value is $181,700, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Housing in St. James: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 40.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.84
40.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. James has many vacation and second homes.
St. James demographics
- Population
- 431
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. James ›
Education in St. James
13.2% of adults 25 and older in St. James have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. James
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
St. James vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | 431 | — | $181,700 | — |
| Welcome | 796 | $56,250 | — | $609 |
| Moonshine | 261 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Hester | 654 | $138,879 | $194,000 | — |
| Union | 526 | $71,563 | — | — |
| Grand Point | 2,341 | $88,674 | $253,800 | — |
| Lemannville | 841 | $16,947 | $75,300 | — |
| Paulina | 1,785 | $88,839 | $283,100 | — |
| North Vacherie | 1,905 | $37,083 | $221,900 | — |
More for people moving to St. James
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What is the average home price in St. James?
The median home value in St. James is $181,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is St. James, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11%.
What is the median age in St. James?
The median age in St. James is 55.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in St. James?
The average commute to work in St. James is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. James?
The unemployment rate in St. James is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. James?
13.2% of adults in St. James have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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