Living in James City, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of James City · Census data 2020–2024
James City has 174 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $65,789 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $55,800, the median rent is $1,000/month.
James City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
James City at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,789State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $55,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is James City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in James City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In James City the median home value is $55,800, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $650 a month in housing costs.
James City median household income
The median household income in James City is $65,789 and the income per person is $29,198. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in James City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
James City demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of James City ›
Education in James City
8% of adults 25 and older in James City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in James City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
James City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James City | 174 | $65,789 | $55,800 | $1,000 |
| Kane | 3,537 | $52,353 | $73,600 | $841 |
| Wetmore | 1,838 | $82,988 | $138,500 | $872 |
| Highland | 339 | $65,188 | $75,000 | $1,013 |
| Wilcox | 323 | $57,500 | $61,800 | $792 |
| Hamlin | 780 | $51,000 | $105,100 | $525 |
| Sheffield | 1,534 | $58,042 | $78,500 | $542 |
| Jones | 1,430 | $67,500 | $132,600 | $648 |
| Johnsonburg | 2,424 | $61,484 | $62,200 | $578 |
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What is the median household income in James City, PA?
The median household income in James City is $65,789, 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in James City?
The median home value in James City is $55,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in James City?
The median gross rent in James City is $1,000 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is James City, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in James City?
The median age in James City is 48.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in James City?
The average commute to work in James City is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in James City?
The unemployment rate in James City is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is James City?
8% of adults in James City 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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