At a Glance
Median Income
$73,902
$45,135 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $315,866
Median Rent
$972/mo
46.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Williamston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamston residents earn a median household income of $73,902 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,135. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamston is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,866. Median rent is $972/month, with 46.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Williamston reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 655/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Williamston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,800
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,551/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,902
Per Capita$45,135
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$972
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$315,866
Housing Units1,862
Rent Burden46.0%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property655/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Williamston was founded in 1871.
The median home in Williamston was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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