What are the schools like in Jamesport, NY?

School district data for Jamesport is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jamesport?

The median household income in Jamesport, NY is $110,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Jamesport, NY?

Jamesport has an average high temperature of 38.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Jamesport, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jamesport, NY affordable or expensive?

Jamesport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jamesport is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $640,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jamesport, NY?

Jamesport has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jamesport, NY a Good Place to Live?

Jamesport is a small town of 1,634 in New York, with a median household income of $110,208 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Jamesport stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Jamesport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jamesport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Jamesport's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jamesport costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jamesport, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$640,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jamesport's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Jamesport, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jamesport sees average highs of 38.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jamesport, NY
Average High — January	38.2°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Jamesport, NY	National Avg
Population	1,634	—
Median Age	59.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	11.4%	6.3%
Under 18	8.3%	22.2%
65 and over	44.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laurel, NY 2 mi Aquebogue, NY 2 mi Northville, NY 3 mi Mattituck, NY 4 mi Riverhead, NY 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Jamesport

Jamesport, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

11970 11947

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamesport, NY affordable or expensive?

Jamesport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jamesport roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $640,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Jamesport, NY?

Jamesport's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jamesport?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jamesport, NY a good place to live?

Jamesport, NY has a population of 1,634, a median household income of $110,208, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jamesport?

Jamesport averages 38.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jamesport?

Jamesport, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 11970, 11947.

What is the population of Jamesport?

The population of Jamesport, New York is 1,634 with a median age of 59.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jamesport?

Key numbers for living in Jamesport: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $640,000, median household income $110,208, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jamesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.