James City County

VA · Pop. 98,204 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

James City County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 98,204.

$/Acre: $4,295

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 90.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax5.54%

Cost of Living Index109.7

Median Household Income$37,246

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,295

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale1742

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,790 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K261

Property Crime /100K316

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate