Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Saint James
Saint James, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,680
Population
15,807
Renter Mix
11% Rent
A charming suburb near the banks of Smithtown Bay
Bayfront
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Public Transit
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Shopping
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Upscale
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Suburban
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Nestled on the banks of Smithtown Bay on the North Shore of Long Island, Saint James is an upscale suburb of New York located just an hour outside of Manhattan. Residents have easy access to major roadways and a public transit stations, making commuting easier than ever. Although Saint James is mostly residential, this safe suburb is adjacent to abundant amenities. Smith Haven Mall features restaurants and department stores, and there are several major supermarkets, popular restaurants, and a movie theater surrounding the area. Although there is a small piece of land separating Saint James from the bay, residents have unbeatable access the waterfront and popular locations like Long Beach Town Park, West Meadow Wetlands Reserve, and Avalon Park and Preserve.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$149,863
Average: $175,887
Education
6,558
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,185
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint James has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint James, NY is $2,256 for a studio, $2,680 for one bedroom, and $3,225 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint James has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,680/month
760 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint James, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
466 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,403 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sweetbriar Nature Center
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
- Blydenburgh County Park
- Nissequogue River State Park
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- Tweed/New Haven
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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.