Living in St. James, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. James · Census data 2020–2024
St. James has 13,244 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $142,368 (66% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $652,700, the median rent is $2,218/month.
St. James at a glance
- Population
- 13,244
- Median age
- 47.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $142,368State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $652,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,218/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is St. James a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 54% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. James
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. James the median home value is $652,700, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,218 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,746 a month in housing costs.
St. James median household income
The median household income in St. James is $142,368 and the income per person is $68,390. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in St. James: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,064
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.61
St. James demographics
- Population
- 13,244
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 4,934
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. James ›
Education in St. James
49.7% of adults 25 and older in St. James have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. James
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
St. James vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | 13,244 | $142,368 | $652,700 | $2,218 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,384 | $250,001 | $1,167,400 | $2,333 |
| Nesconset | 13,833 | $152,500 | $639,500 | $3,105 |
| Lake Grove | 11,061 | $118,311 | $598,900 | $2,184 |
| Village of the Branch | 1,903 | $173,958 | $705,900 | — |
| Stony Brook | 12,868 | $174,872 | $623,300 | $3,501 |
| Nissequogue | 1,528 | $172,500 | $1,121,000 | $3,283 |
| Smithtown | 24,375 | $150,664 | $704,700 | $2,020 |
| Centereach | 31,839 | $132,240 | $514,800 | $2,420 |
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What is the median household income in St. James, NY?
The median household income in St. James is $142,368, 66% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. James?
The median home value in St. James is $652,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in St. James?
The median gross rent in St. James is $2,218 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is St. James, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 54% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. James?
The median age in St. James is 47.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in St. James?
The average commute to work in St. James is 29 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. James?
The unemployment rate in St. James is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. James?
49.7% 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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