At a Glance
Median Income
$58,929
$34,292 per capita
Home Value
$136,400
Zillow: $247,016
Median Rent
$908/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
19.2% smoking rate
How Williamsport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamsport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamsport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamsport residents earn a median household income of $58,929 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,292. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,082 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamsport is $136,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,016. Median rent is $908/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
18.9% of adults in Williamsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamsport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,025
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$34,292
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,400
Rent$908
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$247,016
Housing Units439
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation768 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute39 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Williamsport was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.