In James City, Virginia, the median home price is $488,897, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $109,985; the population is 81,013; schools rate 7.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 117.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
James City at a glance
Population
81,013
Median Household Income
$109,985
Typical Home Value
$488,897
School District Rating
7.5
Violent Crime Rate
117.7
Avg Commute Time
26.6
About James City
James City has a population of 81,013. The median home value is $488,897, 4% above the Virginia median. Median household income is $109,985 (18% above the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Stonehouse, Roberts, and Berkeley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in James City
5 towns, by population.
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James City at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of James City?
- James City has a population of 81,013 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in James City?
- The median home value in James City is $488,897. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in James City?
- Median household income in James City is $109,985 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is James City in?
- James City is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in James City?
- James City contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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