At a Glance
Median Income
$54,886
$24,333 per capita
Home Value
$218,300
Zillow: $311,688
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
17.0% smoking rate
How Williamsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamsburg residents earn a median household income of $54,886 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,333. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamsburg is $218,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,688. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
11.7% of adults in Williamsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population963
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,886
Per Capita$24,333
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A
Home Value$218,300
Rent$1,327
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$311,688
Housing Units317
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,783 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Williamsburg was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.