Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
James Island
James Island, SC Area Guide
A tranquil coastal town near Charleston
Coastal
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Suburban
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Situated just south of Charleston, James Island is a predominantly residential community overlooking the Charles Harbor and the Stono and Folly Rivers. In addition to its tranquil natural beauty, James Island offers residents a small-town atmosphere and a strong sense of community spirit.
James Island’s many apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent are engulfed by lush trees, adding a sense of privacy and peace to the community. There are also plenty of convenient shopping centers and plazas located throughout town, providing numerous everyday delights.
Locals enjoy a bevy of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at the sprawling James Island County Park and nearby Folly Beach. Historic attractions like McLeod Plantation Historic Site and Fort Sumter National Monument pay homage to the area’s past, while the popular Island Heritage Festival celebrates Gullah culture.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,781
Average: $124,564
Education
5,489
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,634
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
James Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- James Island County Park
- Folly Beach County Park
- McLeod Plantation Historic Site
- Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
- Fort Sumter National Monument
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charleston AFB/International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.