Jamestown, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,685 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,046 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Guilford County
1
Greensboro-High Point Metro 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

Guilford County
1
Greensboro-High Point Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 39
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 3 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 3%

Schools

Jamestown Elementary
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
GTCC Middle College High
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
C Joyner Greene Education Center
1 miles, SE 2.8 star
Lucy Ragsdale High
1 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

South University-High Point
3 miles, N 1.4 star
High Point University
4 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

High Point Regional Health System
5 miles, W 4.1 star
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
20 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
65 miles, SE 3.7 star