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Saint James, New York · ZIP 11780

Saint James — ZIP 11780

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Saint James (11780) scores 90/100 — Excellent for New York. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $852K.

90OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100
Avg math proficiency73%
Avg reading proficiency77%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index26/100
Typical home value$852K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$852K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,929

Violent Crime

141

Property Crime

1,788

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Suffolk County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST09–121,403
98%
98%
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05461
67%
72%
MILLS POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05338
67%
72%
NESAQUAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08466
59%
67%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

15,586

Median Income

$145K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

47.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 11780 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 11780 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 11780 is approximately $852K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 11780 in Saint James has an overall NeighborScore of 90/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.