James Island, SC

Living in James Island

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 24
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Schools 66
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Residents

12k Population +1k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$301k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$281 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in James Island

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38

Property Crime in James Island

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 4 0
Feb 51 3 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 76 5 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 50 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in James Island

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding71
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near James Island, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near James Island, SC

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Nativity School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near James Island, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near James Island, SC

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Roper Hospital
3 miles, N
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Musc Medical Center
3 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near James Island, SC

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