Living in St. James, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. James · Census data 2020–2024
St. James has 7,072 residents with a median age of 68. The median household income is $116,383 (61% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $636,800.
St. James at a glance
- Population
- 7,072
- Median age
- 68State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $116,383State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $636,800State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is St. James a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 120% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $636,800, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,310 a month in housing costs.
St. James median household income
The median household income in St. James is $116,383 and the income per person is $82,804. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in St. James: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,321
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.00
St. James demographics
- Population
- 7,072
- Median age
- 68
- Under 18
- 2.1%
- 65 and older
- 62.8%
- Households
- 3,533
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 15.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. James ›
Education in St. James
68.3% of adults 25 and older in St. James have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. James
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 39.7%
- Drive alone
- 39.4%
- Public transit
- 13.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
St. James vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | 7,072 | $116,383 | $636,800 | — |
| Oak Island | 9,030 | $85,872 | $456,500 | $1,339 |
| Caswell Beach | 491 | $130,750 | $648,400 | — |
| Southport | 4,205 | $87,641 | $437,700 | $1,426 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,347 | $62,676 | $292,300 | $1,385 |
| Varnamtown | 782 | $54,844 | $293,800 | $1,087 |
| Bald Head Island | 190 | $209,219 | $1,367,200 | — |
| Bolivia | 247 | $57,159 | $290,000 | $1,167 |
| Kure Beach | 2,466 | $104,149 | $735,100 | $1,436 |
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What is the median household income in St. James, NC?
The median household income in St. James is $116,383, 61% higher 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 St. James?
The median home value in St. James is $636,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is St. James, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 120% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in St. James?
The median age in St. James is 68 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in St. James?
The average commute to work in St. James is 50 minutes; 39.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. James?
The unemployment rate in St. James is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. James?
68.3% 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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