James Island, SC
Living in James Island
Bikeability4
Walkability4
Commute65
Public Transit8
Affordability38
Public Safety77
Airports53
Hospitals56
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+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
$82kMedian 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
$301kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near James Island, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near James Island, SC
Nativity School
2 miles, W
O'QUINN Schools of Porter Gaud
2 miles, NW
First Baptist School
3 miles, N
Charleston Day School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near James Island, SC
College of Charleston
3 miles, N
Medical University of South Carolina
3 miles, N
Charleston Southern University
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near James Island, SC
Roper Hospital
3 miles, N
Musc Medical Center
3 miles, N
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
7 miles, N
East Cooper Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near James Island, SC
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
13 miles, NW
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
85 miles, SW
Myrtle Beach International Airport
87 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
101 miles, N