St. James, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
6,901 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$113,670 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$599,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$803 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,186 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brunswick County
1
Wilmington 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

Brunswick County
2
Wilmington Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 4 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 7 0 74
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NC State Senate District 8, NC State House District 19, NC
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Schools

Southport Elementary
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
South Brunswick Middle
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Brunswick Community College
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Wilmington
22 miles, NE • 1 star
Cape Fear Community College
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Myrtle Beach International Airport
51 miles, W • 2.3 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
67 miles, NE • 1 star
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