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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 New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in St. James is 149 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in St. James is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in St. James is $732,089.
The median income in St. James is $142,368.
St. James's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In St. James Comparison Table
| Living Expense | St. James | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 235 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
St. James, NY Weather
The average high in St. James is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | St. James |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
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 13,244. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,244 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 13,680 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 13,733 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 13,945 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 13,533 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 13,671 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 13,155 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 13,536 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 13,512 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 13,536 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 13,274 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 13,013 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 12,882 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 12,939 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 12,774 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. James
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St. James is:
80.8% White with 10,705 White residents.
0.2% African American with 29 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 750 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 43 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 183 Two Or More residents.
11.6% Hispanic with 1,534 Hispanic residents.
| Race | St. James | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in St. James
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St. James is 53.8% female with 7,123 female residents.
St. James is 46.2% male with 6,121 male residents.
| Gender | St. James | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. James for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in St. James completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in St. James completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in St. James completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in St. James completed some college.
11.0% of adults in St. James completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in St. James completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in St. James completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in St. James completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in St. James completed doctorate degree.
| Education | St. James | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. James, New York
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1.7% of households in St. James earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in St. James earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in St. James earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in St. James earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in St. James earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.8% of households in St. James earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in St. James earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in St. James earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in St. James earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.1% of households in St. James earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | St. James | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.1% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
