Williamsburg, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
599 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$36,023 Median Income $19,756 per capita
$75,200 Home Value $179,384 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$36,023 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,200 home value, $650/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamsburg, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,023
52% below
$19,756 per capita
Home Value
$75,200
73% below
Zillow: $179,384
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
48%
Home Value
27%
Rent
56%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $36,023 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,756. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamsburg is $75,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,384. Median rent is $650/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

0.0% of adults in Williamsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population599
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,023
Per Capita$19,756
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent$650
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$179,384
Housing Units392
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death17,438/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
Elevation4,236 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamsburg was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
23.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.