St. James, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
395 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$291 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$422 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. James Parish
3
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. James Parish
3
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 62
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 76
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 6 0 83
Aug 6 0 83
Sep 5 0 79
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 55

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 86% of residents leaning left and 11% leaning right.

Liberal (87%) (11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 10%
Hillary Clinton 89%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, LA State Senate District 2, LA State House District 58, LA
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Schools

Fifth Ward Elementary School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Sixth Ward Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 5 star
Paulina Elementary School
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

River Parishes Community College
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
Nicholls State University
16 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

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