West Virginia
Williamstown is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,977. Residents earn $75,577 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Williamstown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Williamstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Williamstown is $75,577, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Williamstown is $164,100, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Williamstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 102 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 443 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Williamstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,577 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,787 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,138 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,894 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,656 |
| County GDP | $4,760M |
| Restaurants | 134 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 213 |
| Manufacturing | 78 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,637 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $164,100 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,653 |
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,637 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 32.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,492/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Total Violent | 102.2/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 68.1/100K |
| Total Property | 442.9/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 68.1/100K |
| Theft | 340.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3983°N, 81.4546°W |
| County FIPS | 39167 |
Winner: Republican by 43.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,998/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 134 |
| Retail Stores | 213 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |