At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$27,833 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
Zillow: $132,192
Median Rent
$917/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,833. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamstown is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,192. Median rent is $917/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.7% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,289
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4,958/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$27,833
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$917
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$132,192
Housing Units595
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Williamstown was founded in 1869.
The median home in Williamstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.