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Cost of living in St. James summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in St. James. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in St. James is 142 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in St. James is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in St. James is $694,376.
The median income in St. James is $116,383.
St. James's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In St. James Comparison Table
| Living Expense | St. James | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 237 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
St. James, NC Weather
The average high in St. James is 73.4° and the average low is 52.5°.
There are 76.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | St. James |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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St. James Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in St. James
The current population in St. James is 7,072. The population has increased 153.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,072 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 6,901 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 6,566 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 6,199 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 5,889 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 5,521 | 7.6% |
| 2018 | 5,133 | 8.1% |
| 2017 | 4,747 | 7.0% |
| 2016 | 4,438 | 9.6% |
| 2015 | 4,050 | 9.3% |
| 2014 | 3,704 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 3,442 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 3,206 | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 2,967 | 6.3% |
| 2010 | 2,790 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. James
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St. James is:
90.4% White with 6,393 White residents.
0.4% African American with 26 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 23 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 190 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 440 Hispanic residents.
| Race | St. James | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in St. James
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St. James is 50.6% female with 3,580 female residents.
St. James is 49.4% male with 3,492 male residents.
| Gender | St. James | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. James for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in St. James completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in St. James completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in St. James completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in St. James completed some college.
9.0% of adults in St. James completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in St. James completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in St. James completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in St. James completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in St. James completed doctorate degree.
| Education | St. James | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. James, North Carolina
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1.4% of households in St. James earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in St. James earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in St. James earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in St. James earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in St. James earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in St. James earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in St. James earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in St. James earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.2% of households in St. James earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.8% of households in St. James earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | St. James | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
