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Williamstown, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Rensselaer County County
Williamstown, MA
At a Glance
How Williamstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Williamstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Williamstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Williamstown residents earn a median household income of $82,917 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,966. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamstown is $436,900 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $473,826. Median rent is $1,244/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Williamstown reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 885/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.4% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.