Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Williamsburg is a small city in Virginia with a population of 15,564. Residents earn $70,206 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Williamsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Williamsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Williamsburg is $70,206, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Williamsburg is $393,200, 39% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,361 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Williamsburg is below the national average at 161 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,162 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Williamsburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,206 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,732 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,049 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,633 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 576 |
| Restaurants | 157 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,211 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $393,200 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $458,205 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.9% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,361 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,946 |
| Studio | $1,492 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,512 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,713 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,376 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,797 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,211 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,519/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 161.4/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.5/100K |
| Robbery | 45.2/100K |
| Assault | 109.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,161.7/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 45.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,084.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 32.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2695°N, 76.7082°W |
| County FIPS | 51830 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.20 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,741/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 33 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 35 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 157 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |