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Cost of living in James Island summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in James Island. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in James Island is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in James Island is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in James Island is $597,130.
The median income in James Island is $104,217.
James Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In James Island Comparison Table
| Living Expense | James Island | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
James Island, SC Weather
The average high in James Island is 75.0° and the average low is 56.3°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | James Island |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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James Island Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in James Island
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,198 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 11,738 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,689 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 11,618 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 12,157 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 12,076 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 12,010 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 11,908 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 11,844 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 11,544 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 11,451 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 11,034 | - |
| 2012 | 0 | - |
| 2011 | 0 | - |
| 2010 | 0 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in James Island
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James Island is:
81.3% White with 9,921 White residents.
12.7% African American with 1,544 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 381 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 258 Hispanic residents.
| Race | James Island | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in James Island
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James Island is 51.0% female with 6,218 female residents.
James Island is 49.0% male with 5,980 male residents.
| Gender | James Island | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in James Island for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in James Island completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in James Island completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in James Island completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in James Island completed some college.
6.0% of adults in James Island completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in James Island completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in James Island completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in James Island completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in James Island completed doctorate degree.
| Education | James Island | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For James Island, South Carolina
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2.6% of households in James Island earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in James Island earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in James Island earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in James Island earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in James Island earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.4% of households in James Island earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in James Island earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.0% of households in James Island earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.9% of households in James Island earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.5% of households in James Island earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | James Island | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.4% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.0% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.5% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
