Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Long Island Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Tai Chi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
HDV/GLS Center Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks (mobile truck)
Coffee Shop
Simons Center Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Arnor Crepe & Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Druthers Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Stony Brook 17
Cinema
Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages
Museum
The Reboli Center
Art Gallery
Hercules Pavillion
Attraction
The Jazz Loft
Museum
Island Federal Credit Union Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (2) F
Carvel
Sweets
FINE WINE & LIQUORS
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Stony Brook Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Panico's Community Market
Deli
Alexandros Kitchen & Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Lake Side Emotions
Alcohol
Stony Brook Chocolate
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Foxies Ice Cream Snacks
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Parsnip
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Tabler Center for Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Alan S. deVries Center
Community Centre
Schomburg Commons
Community Centre
LGBTQ* Center at Stony Brook University
Community Centre
Hidden Ponds Home Owners Association
Community Centre
Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center
Gym
Charles B. Wang Center
Community Centre
Bauman Center for Leadership and Service
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Oriental Groceries
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Uncle Giuseppe's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Brew Cheese
Cheese
The Crushed Olive
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Giunta's Meat Farms
Grocery Store
Parks (8) B
Unknown Name
Playground
Olson Memorial Town Park
Park
Olson Memorial Town Park
Park
Gaynor Park
Park
Gaynor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
East Hill Park
Park
Coed Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sprofera Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cordwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Parson Drive Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Olga Wilk Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (4) F
Trek
Bicycle
Borders (Historic)
Books
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Smith Haven Mall
Mall
Barnes & Noble
Books
Jared
Fashion
Old Navy
Clothing
Disney Store
Gift Shop
Smith Haven Mall
Mall
Macy's
Department Store
Bob's Discount Furniture
Department Store
iFixScreens
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
JCPenney
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Raymour and Flanigan Furniture
Department Store
DSL
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hype Cut and Color Bar
Hairdresser
Lil Builders
Toys
Fourth World Comics
Books
Unknown Name
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute C

Of all people who commute, 5.6% take public transportation in St. James.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Saint James
Transit Station
SMITHAVEN MALL SCT BUS STOP
Bus Stop
RSS
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
South P Lot
Bus Stop
Child Care
Bus Stop
CEWIT
Bus Stop
AERTC
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Nicolls Rd - Sycarmore Dr Bus Stop Towards Brentwood LIRR
Bus Stop
Nicolls Rd - Sycamore Dr Bus Stop Towards Stony Brook LIRR
Bus Stop
Dental School
Bus Stop
South Campus
Bus Stop
South Campus
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
West E
Bus Stop
Greeley
Bus Stop
West G
Bus Stop
West C
Bus Stop
Redwood Lane @ Smithtown LIRR
Bus Stop
Tabler Steps
Bus Stop
Tabler Steps
Bus Stop
Roth/Tabler
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.6% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in St. James is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

St. James crime rates are 1,300 per 100k, which is 40% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,040 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
259 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in St. James is $122,542 - which is 102% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$122,542 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
St James Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
St. James Fire Department
Fire Station
CityMD
Clinic
Nesconset Fire Department
Fire Station
GoHealth Urgent Care
Clinic
Stony Brook Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Centereach Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Personal Women's Care
Clinic
Mitchel A. Kohan, DPM
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Dentistry Unlimited
Dentist
Nesconset Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Smithtown Fire Department
Fire Station
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic
Imaging Center
Clinic
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center
Clinic
Pain Management Center
Clinic
Stony Brook Volunteer Firestation
Fire Station
Stony Brook University Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

St. James home prices are $479,200 - which is 67% higher than New York
Home Price
$479,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools A+

The St. James graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (2) F
Mills Pond Elementary School
Saint James Elementary School
Harbor Country Day School
Nesaquake Middle School
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
Dogwood Elementary School
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Great Hollow Middle School
Wenonah School
Tackan Elementary School
Branch Brook Elementary School
Smithtown Elementary School
Oxhead Road School
Cleary School For The Deaf
The Knox School
Cayuga School
Dawnwood Middle School
North Shore Montessori School
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Nassakeag Elementary School
Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center
Cherokee Street Elementary School
Gatelot Avenue School
Samoset Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Smithtown High School East
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Cleary School For The Deaf
The Knox School
Centereach High School
The Stony Brook School
Sachem High School North
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ratings C+

St. James has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C
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St. James Area Facts

  • St. James has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • St. James crime rates are 40% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in St. James is 27% higher than the New York average

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St. James: A Nice Place to Live 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I really enjoy living in St. James, New York. My community is a hamlet that is actually part of a larger town called Smithtown. Located on the north shore of Long Island, the only issue with living here is that the cost of living is quite high.

There are multiple charming area ...Read More s in this little hamlet. The neighbors are always friendly and there always seems to be small community events happenings throughout the year. There is a lot of history to be found in this town and local residents that have been here their entire lives, are always ready to share a story of how life used to be.

The best areas in St. James, New York include the local beaches. There is a local beach located on the Long Island Sound and you can also take a quick trip to beaches that border the Atlantic Ocean. The area schools have a great reputation, if you have kids. Overall, just a nice place to live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. James? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Olson Memorial Town Park
      Olson Memorial Town Park
      Gaynor Park
      Gaynor Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      East Hill Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Stony Brook 17
      Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages
      The Reboli Center
      Hercules Pavillion
      The Jazz Loft
      Island Federal Credit Union Arena

      Food & Drink

      Carvel
      FINE WINE & LIQUORS
      Panera Bread
      Shake Shack
      Chipotle
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Subway

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in St. James? Of all people who commute, 5.6% take public transportation in St. James.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. James? The cost of living in St. James is 149/100 - which is 27% higher than New York.
      St. James
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in St. James? St. James crime rates are 1,300, which are 40% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,300 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in St. James? The median income in St. James is $122,542 which is 102% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $122,542122% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,06885% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is St. James a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are St. James home prices? St. James home prices are $479,200 - which is 67% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $479,200159% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,66075% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      91%

      42% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does St. James have good schools? The St. James graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is St. James a good place to live? St. James has an overall rating of 68% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      5 total surveys

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