James Island is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 12157 residents.. The poverty rate of James Island is 5.4%, which is 61% lower than national average. The typical household in James Island earns $82083 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 18.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in James Island, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of James Island remained 1.6%, which is 66% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In James Island, only 49% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in James Island is 108, which is 8% higher than national average. Median home value in James Island is $341000 , which is 48% higher than national average. While median income in James Island remained $82083, which is 22% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.