At a Glance
Median Income
$70,206
$35,732 per capita
Home Value
$393,200
Zillow: $458,205
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
299 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $70,206 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,732. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 576 business establishments, including 157 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamsburg is $393,200 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,205. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Williamsburg reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,316/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Williamsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamsburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population15,564
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density1,741/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,206
Per Capita$35,732
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049
Housing
B+
Home Value$393,200
Rent$1,361
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$458,205
Housing Units5,732
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,316/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,519/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation91 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Williamsburg was founded in 1638.
The median home in Williamsburg was built in 1985.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 157 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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