Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Williamstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,289. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Williamstown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Williamstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Williamstown is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Williamstown is $95,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Williamstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 29.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,875 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,833 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.52% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $95,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $133,248 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $119 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $917 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5809°N, 76.6170°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,958/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |