At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$28,908 per capita
Home Value
$156,700
Zillow: $273,252
Median Rent
$860/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
730/100K
2,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 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
3.0 / 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 $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,908. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamston is $156,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,252. Median rent is $860/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Williamston reports 730 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,000/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Williamston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,116
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,075/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$28,908
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,700
Rent$860
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$273,252
Housing Units1,962
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent730/100K
Property2,000/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault565/100K
Burglary141/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation814 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Williamston was founded in 1842.
The median home in Williamston was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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