At a Glance
Median Income
$62,324
$30,554 per capita
Home Value
$126,400
Zillow: $259,563
Median Rent
$430/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
14.2% smoking rate
How Williamson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamson residents earn a median household income of $62,324 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,554. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamson is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,563. Median rent is $430/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
18.2% of adults in Williamson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population2,667
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density695/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,324
Per Capita$30,554
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,400
Rent$430
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$259,563
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation438 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Williamson was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.