James City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,835 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$411 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$811 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Craven County
1
New Bern Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Craven County
2
New Bern Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 1 46

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 2, NC State House District 3, NC
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Schools

New Bern Christian Academy
1 miles, N • 1 star
Creekside Elementary
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Brinson Memorial Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Craven Community College
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
9 miles, E • 1 star
Carteret Community College
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
29 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carolina East Medical Center
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Carteret General Hospital
26 miles, S • 2.3 star
Onslow Memorial Hospital
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
Brynn Marr Hosp
30 miles, W
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
38 miles, W • 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
46 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
74 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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