Median Age
68 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
6%
Over 65
59%
Saint James City, FL
Area Guide
A laid-back island community in Greater Fort Myers
Coastal
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
Nestled on the southern portion of Pine Island, Saint James City offers residents all the charm of a small town paired with the laid-back vibe of an Old Florida beach community. Saint James City’s many nature preserves lend the community an overall unspoiled feel, hidden away from the stresses of modern-day living.
The lush surroundings also provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching, and more. While the community is largely residential — with numerous townhomes and houses available for rent — Oleander Street serves as the main commercial avenue, with a slew of independent restaurants and shops to explore in a laid-back locale.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,462
Average: $95,601
Education
1,357
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,613
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint James City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
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Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rotary Park Environmental Center
- Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
- JN Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Punta Gorda
- Southwest Florida 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 June 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.