Williamsburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Williamsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,162. Residents earn $46,818 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,162 Population 3,141/sq mi density
$46,818 Median Income $29,347 per capita
$117,100 Home Value $177,954 Zillow
$620 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,818 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $620/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,818
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,100
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Williamsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,162
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,141/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,818
Per Capita$29,347
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$177,954

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,296/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary324/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation883 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Williamsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Williamsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Williamsburg is $46,818, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Williamsburg is $117,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Williamsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,296 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Williamsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Williamsburg has a population of 1,162 with a density of 3,141 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%).

Population

1,162
Total Population
3,141
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Williamsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.9%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.1%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Williamsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Williamsburg is $46,818, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Williamsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,818
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,347
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Williamsburg is $117,100, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $177,954.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,100
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$177,954

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$86
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.14%

Health Metrics: Williamsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.5%
Healthcare Facilities462
Williamsburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,296 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Williamsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,295.6/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary323.9/100K
Theft971.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,141/sq mi
Coordinates40.4630°N, 78.2049°W
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,141/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Work from Home4.7%

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