St. James, NY is a small village located in Suffolk County on Long Island. This suburban area is home to just over 12,000 people and boasts plenty of local attractions and amenities. Despite the smaller size of the village, public transportation in St. James is quite good, allowing for easy access to nearby cities, towns and villages. The Village has its own bus system that connects it with both Smithtown and Port Jefferson as well as points within St. James itself. Meanwhile, there are two major highway systems –the Northern State Parkway and the Southern State Parkway –that run through St. James which offer convenient access to other areas of Long Island such as Riverhead, Wading River and Hampton Bays. Additionally, there are several private taxi companies that serve the area if you’re looking for a more personalized travel experience. With all these options available to residents and visitors of St. James, it’s easy to get around while still enjoying the quiet charm of this charming village!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in St. James takes 33.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in St. James get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.2% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 5.7% take mass transit