St. James 62 Average
St. James Livability #295 ranked city in Maryland#15,220 ranked city in the USARanks better than 48% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. James

PROS
  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in St. James?

St. James, Maryland is a smaller city with a population of 3,567 residents. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (74% White). Given that fact, St. James could be considered less diverse than other cities. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in St. James offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 41 minutes.

Living in St. James can be a positive experience for anyone moving to the area. Having said that, in the state of Maryland, there are many incredible places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. To help you find the best places to live in and around St. James, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, cost of living, commute, education and more.

With a livability score of 63/100, St. James is ranked #13,214 in the United States and #272 in Maryland. Based on the grades for each individual category, St. James has received high marks for crime (A-), employment (A+) and housing (A). St. James does not do well for the following: amenities (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Unemployment rates can range pretty dramatically from one city to another. Knowing that St. James has an unemployment rate of 0% could mean increased job opportunities with a higher demand for workers. It could also lead to higher wages, as the demand for workers exceeds the availability of jobs. Most importantly, it could be a sign of a healthy and thriving local economy.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, St. James has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Assuming that St. James meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in St. James. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in St. James are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in St. James come in at $274,300, which is 5.5% lower than the Maryland average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In St. James, the home price to income ratio is 3.3, which is 13.2% lower than the Maryland average.

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      St. James transportation information

      Statistic St. James Maryland National
      Average one way commute41min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.7%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.4%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home9.0%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The St. James, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).