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Introduction to St. James, New York
St. James, New York, in Suffolk county, is 8 miles NE of Brentwood, New York and 44 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. St. James has a population of 13,268.
St. James History
St. James is an unincorporated community in the Town of Smithtown, which was first settled in by Europeans in 1665. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Smithtown includes around 3 incorporated villages and over 6 unincorporated hamlets. St. James became a popular vacation spot in the early 20th century. It is home to the St. James General Store, which is the oldest general store in the nation. The store continues to operate to this day.
St. James and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In St. James
The Northport Historical Museum, Heckscher Museum of Art, American Airpower Museum, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society Museum are ideal places to learn more about the local history of the area. The Atlantis Marine World Aquarium and the Wildlife and Ecology Center at Holtsville are also popular local spots.
St. James Transportation
Air transportation is available from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.
St. James Higher Education
Suffolk County Community College- Ammerman Campus, Saint Joseph's College- Suffolk Campus and Dowling College offer facilities for higher education.
St James strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing St James to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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