Living in Jamesville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamesville · Census data 2020–2024
Jamesville has 457 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $46,703 (35% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $97,600, the median rent is $705/month.
Jamesville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jamesville at a glance
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $46,703State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $97,600State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Jamesville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Jamesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamesville the median home value is $97,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,095 a month in housing costs.
Jamesville median household income
The median household income in Jamesville is $46,703 and the income per person is $30,996. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Jamesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.17
Jamesville demographics
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamesville ›
Education in Jamesville
41.6% of adults 25 and older in Jamesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamesville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Jamesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesville | 457 | $46,703 | $97,600 | $705 |
| Plymouth | 3,250 | $34,521 | $87,000 | $728 |
| Williamston | 5,112 | $38,738 | $107,100 | $684 |
| Windsor | 3,269 | $40,714 | $102,700 | $746 |
| Bear Grass | 133 | $77,679 | $131,800 | $675 |
| Everetts | 193 | $45,227 | $85,000 | $819 |
| Roper | 384 | $22,819 | $71,400 | $643 |
| Washington | 9,726 | $40,186 | $206,800 | $856 |
| Hamilton | 243 | $41,875 | $69,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jamesville, NC?
The median household income in Jamesville is $46,703, 35% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jamesville?
The median home value in Jamesville is $97,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Jamesville?
The median gross rent in Jamesville is $705 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Jamesville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Jamesville?
The median age in Jamesville is 46.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Jamesville?
The average commute to work in Jamesville is 32 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamesville?
The unemployment rate in Jamesville is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamesville?
41.6% of adults in Jamesville 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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