St. James, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of St. James, Suffolk County.
| City | St. James |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.878987 |
| Longitude | -73.156778 |
| Population | 13,244 |
| Density | 1157.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
St. James is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,244. The population density is 1157.3 people per km². St. James is located at 40.8790°N, 73.1568°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11780.
St. James, a quiet enclave on Long Island, unfolds with a gentle, suburban grace, its landscape shaped by the soft curves of rolling terrain and the dappled sunlight that filters through mature trees. It lies 2.8 miles north-east of Smithtown, NY (from Smithtown, NY: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-east of Brentwood. The air here carries a subtle, salty tang from the nearby Sound, a whisper of the vast water that defines the region's edge, even from inland. Broad, well-kept lawns give way to the occasional glimpse of stately homes, their architectural styles hinting at generations of residents who have found solace and a sense of belonging in this particular corner of Suffolk County. The streets themselves seem to breathe with a quiet contentment, lined with a comforting regularity that speaks of a community built on enduring foundations, where the hum of daily life is a low, consistent murmur. The history of St. James is a narrative woven with threads of early American settlement and a later blossoming into a desirable residential haven. Originally part of the vast Huntington landholdings, its development accelerated with the advent of the railroad, transforming it from agricultural land into a place where New Yorkers could escape the city's clamor. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the farms that once covered its rolling hills, now thrives on a blend of retail, professional services, and the steady patronage of its residents, many of whom commute to larger employment centers. A particular charm of St. James lies in its enduring commitment to preserving its green spaces, with parks and nature preserves offering quiet respites, a testament to a community that values both its heritage and the simple beauty of its natural surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St. James, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on St. James and Suffolk County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for St. James is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct St. James is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |