James Island, SC Overview

Famous for the site where the first shot of the Civil War was fired, James Island has evolved into a major residential haven for Greater Charleston.  The island is home to a thriving Gullah community, the name given to the cultural blend of African slaves with their European captors.  James Island is only minutes from downtown Charleston and eclectic Folly Beach.  The most spectacular local attraction is Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, drawing visitors from across the Lowcountry to dazzling light displays and holiday walks through an enchanting village.  The park is a recreational favorite, offering a water park, campgrounds, and other amenities.  James Island is also home to the Charleston County Senior Citizens Center.  Newcomers will find a medley of housing options, from comfortable older neighborhoods to newly developed areas.  The James Island Connector bridges the island with downtown Charleston with four lanes of express traffic, accelerating development in recent years.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 12%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 2,620.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.401
Households w/ Children 24%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 0%
Median Year in Residency 0

Housing Inventory

James Island, SC Housing Inventory 341 1,287 3,944 3,944 341 1,287 3,944

Market Overview

10 listings with an estimated median price of $570,000

Price Count
$300K - 400K 1
$400K - 500K 3
$500K - 600K 2
$600K - 700K 1
$700K - 800K 1
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 5
Townhouse 1
Rental 2
Lots and Land 4

(Data as of 9/23/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

James Island, SC Population Demographics

Total: 12,589

Households:5,231

Median Age: 41.03

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

James Island, SC Temperature

Weather Risk

James Island, SC Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

James Island, SC Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

James Island, SC Highest Education Level Attained 1,734 1,850 714 343 164 1,682 2,619 1,734 1,850 343 164 1,682

Employment and Finance

Workforce

James Island, SC Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $74,805)

James Island, SC Income by dollar range 326 170 135 148 190 186 185 261 188 388 442 808 605 487 374 188 80 68

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$713
One Bedroom
$818
Two Bedroom
$973
Three Bedroom
$1,290
Four Bedroom
$1,665

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

James Island, SC Crime

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