Little Saint James
U.S. Virgin Islands · VI · uninhabited
Language(s): English (U.S. Virgin Islands)
Not a relocation destination
No permanent settlement, schools, or housing market. Profile documents geography and access context for U.S. Virgin Islands.
Ferry links: St Thomas (~10 min by boat)
Geography & access
Documented for archipelago context — not family relocation planning.
| Population | 0 | U.S. Census Bureau — 2010 USVI (no permanent residents) (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · official |
|---|---|---|
| Main town | No permanent settlement — private island (formerly Little St. James Estate) | USVI Department of Tourism — island geography (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · researched |
| Language(s) | English (U.S. Virgin Islands) | USVI Department of Tourism (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · official |
| Hospital on island | No full hospital on island Nearest full hospital on St Thomas (~10 min by boat ferry) | Schneider Regional Medical Center (St Thomas) (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · official |
| Evacuation notes | No on-island care. Nearest hospital is Schneider Regional on St Thomas (~3 km by boat). Emergencies require private boat or helicopter to Charlotte Amalie. | Schneider Regional Medical Center (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · researched |
| Hurricane / cyclone exposure | Caribbean hurricane exposure June–November; low-lying cay vulnerable to surge | U.S. National Hurricane Center (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · official |
| Foreign property ownership | Not applicable for relocation — uninhabited private island; U.S. citizens may own property in USVI subject to territorial rules | Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-01 · official |
Income tax
Top rate and band thresholds for the jurisdiction governing this island. Indicative only — not tax advice. National Insurance, social security, VAT/GST, and property taxes are separate.
| Top income tax rate | 37% top marginal (mirrors U.S. federal, 2024 brackets) | U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-11 · official |
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| Income tax bands | USVI uses a mirror of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code via BIR. 10%: up to $11,600 (single) 12%: $11,601–$47,150 22%: $47,151–$100,525 24%: $100,526–$191,950 32%: $191,951–$243,725 35%: $243,726–$609,350 37%: over $609,350 No separate USVI state surcharge; brackets adjust annually for inflation. | U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (opens in new tab)· verified 2026-06-11 · official |
Access & restrictions
Landing and land use are often restricted — confirm with refuge managers or landowners before visiting.
US, UK, EU — Not a relocation destination
No permanent settlement, public schools, or housing market. Private island with no documented year-round community — listed for archipelago completeness, not family relocation.
Official source · verified 2026-06-01 (opens in new tab)
Common questions about Little Saint James
Answers from sourced island profiles — verify dates and official rules before relocating.
Is Little Saint James inhabited?#
No — Little Saint James has no permanent settlement documented in our profile. It is recorded for geography and archipelago context within U.S. Virgin Islands, not as a relocation destination.
Can you live on Little Saint James?#
No. Little Saint James is uninhabited — there are no schools, housing market, or residency paths. Access may be restricted or seasonal; check local authorities and conservation rules.
Where is Little Saint James?#
Little Saint James is part of U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean). See the chain map for neighbouring inhabited islands with full relocation profiles.
Is there healthcare on Little Saint James?#
No on-island care. Nearest hospital is Schneider Regional on St Thomas (~3 km by boat). Emergencies require private boat or helicopter to Charlotte Amalie.
Informational only — not immigration or legal advice. Disclaimer