At a Glance
Median Income
$87,021
$42,041 per capita
Home Value
$255,000
Zillow: $359,725
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Williamstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamstown residents earn a median household income of $87,021 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,041. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,090 business establishments, including 1,066 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamstown is $255,000 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,725. Median rent is $1,262/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Williamstown reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,195/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,855
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,002/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,021
Per Capita$42,041
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,000
Rent$1,262
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$359,725
Housing Units5,899
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent305/100K
Property2,195/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation145 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Williamstown was founded in 1737.
The median home in Williamstown was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.