James City
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
James City is a small, community-focused area situated just across the river from historic New Bern in eastern North Carolina. Known for its relaxed pace and proximity to natural attractions, it's an appealing destination for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful stop along their Carolina journey.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.09°, -77.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,205
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1430 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
EWN
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.