James City County, Virginia
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 100% of US counties
- top 3% for amenities nearby
- top 6% for broadband access
- bottom 5% for cost of living
James City County is a county in Virginia with about 79,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, broadband access, and sales tax. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitejamescitycountyva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.5 in
muggy 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$101k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 5% of US counties
Home Value$397k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 5% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 66% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.39%better than 34% of US counties
Unemployment3.7%better than 71% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.7 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.4 inbetter than 64% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 23% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.3better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime1101/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Crime1019/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Community
Population78,81877th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.187th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.5%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.5%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 36% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 73% of US counties
Airport Distance34 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby27.02better than 97% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is James City County an affordable place to live?
- James City County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in James City County?
- The median home value in James City County is $397k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in James City County?
- Median household income in James City County is $101k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in James City County?
- Median gross rent in James City County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is James City County safe?
- James City County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1101/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 1019/100k.
- What is the weather like in James City County?
- James City County averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 50.7 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How long is the commute in James City County?
- The average one-way commute in James City County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)