St. James is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 13,487 people and three associated neighborhoods, St. James is the 144th largest community in New York.

St. James home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but St. James real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that St. James has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in St. James telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.84% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

St. James is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, St. James’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in St. James is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In St. James, the average commute to work is 30.72 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in St. James. 51.30% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in St. James in 2022 was $63,998, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $255,992 for a family of four.

St. James is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call St. James home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of St. James residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in St. James include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in St. James is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.