St. James: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. James earn a median $142,368 (1.2× higher than Suffolk County median $122,498; 1.6× higher than New York median $89,955), with homes at a median value of $652,700. The surrounding county supports 679,594 jobs (avg $79,121).
- $113,245 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $142,368 — above the New York median ($89,954). Poverty rate 3.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 18.7% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $819,360 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $92,788,452 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $113,245 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $148,770 |
| Median Household Income | $142,368 (vs New York $89,955) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $142,368 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.0% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 679,594 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $53,770,291,625 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $79,121 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,392,830 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% (vs New York 5.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 140 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,173 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 8.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Bedding Plant Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 50,404 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 579,334 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 38,562,214 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 411 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 333 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 332 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 341 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 113 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 162 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 75 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,462 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 168 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 572 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Wild By Nature 202 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 723 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ST JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $10,854,308,344 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,113.29 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,525,920 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Pct Walked | 11.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 47.4 years (vs New York 40.4y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12