Williamsburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,347 Population 993/sq mi density
$65,607 Median Income $36,095 per capita
$194,000 Home Value $273,001 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
209 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,607 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamsburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,607
13% below
$36,095 per capita
Home Value
$194,000
31% below
Zillow: $273,001
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
925/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
69%
Rent
60%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $65,607 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,095. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamsburg is $194,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,001. Median rent is $702/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Williamsburg reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 925/100K.

Education

37.8% of adults in Williamsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,347
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,607
Per Capita$36,095
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,000
Rent$702
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$273,001
Housing Units1,475
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property925/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation762 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamsburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.