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James Island
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
James Island, South Carolina is a scenic and relaxed community just minutes from downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Known for its leafy neighborhoods, riverfront vistas, and southern charm, it offers a laid-back alternative to the bustle of central Charleston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
32.72°, -79.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,285
Local Cost
$2,260
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
20.6°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
13.6°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1239 mm
Internet Speed
380 Mbps
Upload
256 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CHS
Distance
21 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. 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 80/100.
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