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Williamsville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,430 Population 4,310/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $58,285 per capita
$242,800 Home Value $400,074 Zillow
$1,277 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
1,228 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,800 home value, $1,277/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,228 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Williamsville, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,250
41% above
$58,285 per capita
Home Value
$242,800
14% below
Zillow: $400,074
Median Rent
$1,277/mo
10% above
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
223% above
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
79% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Williamsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Williamsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
86%
Rent
110%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
323%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Williamsville 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

Williamsville residents earn a median household income of $106,250 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,285. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Williamsville is $242,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,074. Median rent is $1,277/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Williamsville reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,817/100K.

Education

60.3% of adults in Williamsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Williamsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,430
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density4,310/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,250
Per Capita$58,285
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,800
Rent$1,277
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$400,074
Housing Units2,847
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,228/100K
Property4,817/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation676 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries39

Did You Know?

The median home in Williamsville was built in 1953.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.