Williamsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,162 Population 3,141/sq mi density
$46,818 Median Income $29,347 per capita
$117,100 Home Value $181,233 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,818 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $620/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,818
38% below
$29,347 per capita
Home Value
$117,100
58% below
Zillow: $181,233
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°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
62%
Home Value
42%
Rent
53%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $46,818 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamsburg is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,233. Median rent is $620/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

8.5% of adults in Williamsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,162
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,141/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,818
Per Capita$29,347
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$620
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$181,233
Housing Units529
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation883 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Williamsburg was founded in 1790.
The median home in Williamsburg was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.