At a Glance
Median Income
$90,938
$33,508 per capita
Home Value
$182,200
Zillow: $303,606
Median Rent
$1,732/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
13.4% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Williamstown residents earn a median household income of $90,938 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,508. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamstown is $182,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,606. Median rent is $1,732/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
16.3% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,622
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,938
Per Capita$33,508
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$1,732
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$303,606
Housing Units525
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Williamstown was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.