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Williamstown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County
Williamstown, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Williamstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Williamstown residents earn a median household income of $75,577 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,787. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Williamstown is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,653. Median rent is $848/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Williamstown reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 443/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Williamstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Williamstown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.